Dried Gu Ya Sprouted Rice Grain for Herbal Tea Soup and Daily Decoction 500g

Dried Gu Ya (谷芽), also known as sprouted rice grain, is the dried sprouted grain of Oryza sativa. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the Spleen and Stomach channels. Traditionally used to support gentle digestion and harmonious stomach function. This 500g food-grade herb is sun-dried and suited for making herbal tea, soup, or congee in daily wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Gu Ya (谷芽), the dried sprouted grain of Oryza sativa
• Sun-dried food-grade herb with a light, neutral character
• Traditionally used in TCM to support gentle digestion
• Suited for herbal tea, soup, congee, and daily decoction
• 500g single bag with 12-month shelf life under refrigeration

Quality & Sensory

The dried grains are typically pale yellow to light brown with a firm, slightly brittle texture and a mild cereal aroma. After brewing or decocting, the liquid is typically light and subtly sweet with a gentle toasted grain note. Batch color and aroma may vary slightly by harvest.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a single-herb herbal tea
• Added to daily soup or broth
• Cooked into rice congee
• Combined with other mild herbs in a decoction

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gu Ya is traditionally used to support gentle digestion and a comfortable stomach. It is often decocted alone or paired with Shan Zha and Chen Pi in traditional formulas. Folk practice also adds it to congee and soups for everyday digestive wellness, especially after heavy meals or during seasonal transitions.

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