Dried Apricot Kernel Xing Ren 100g Bottle Skinless White Almond Slices for Herbal Tea and Cooking

Dried Apricot Kernel, known in TCM as Xing Ren (杏仁), from Prunus armeniaca. These skinless white kernels are dried and sliced, sold as a raw edible botanical in a 100g bottle. In TCM theory, apricot kernel is traditionally associated with the Lung and Large Intestine channels and has a bitter character. It is commonly used in herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary recipes. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Skinless white apricot kernel slices, a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source Prunus armeniaca, known as Xing Ren in Chinese
• Traditionally associated with Lung and Large Intestine channels in TCM theory
• Convenient 100g bottle with a 12-month shelf life
• Versatile for herbal teas, decoctions, congee, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale creamy white with a smooth, flat slice appearance and a firm, dry texture. The aroma is mildly nutty and faintly bitter. When simmered or brewed, the taste is typically subtle, nutty, and slightly bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM botanicals
• Add to congee or porridge for traditional home cooking
• Brew as a mild herbal tea, often combined with other seeds or herbs
• Use in soups and desserts such as traditional almond-style drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, apricot kernel is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas and seasonal soups. It is often paired with herbs such as mulberry leaf, perilla leaf, or Fritillaria in traditional preparations, and is also cooked into congee or ground into traditional nut-and-seed drinks. Traditionally valued in autumn and winter wellness routines.

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