Dried Malt Barley Sprout Mai Ya 1kg Bag Raw Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use
$6.13
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Description
Dried Malt Barley Sprout, known in TCM as Mai Ya (麦芽), from Hordeum vulgare, is the dried germinated barley grain supplied in whole natural form. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. This raw decoction herb is commonly simmered in herbal formulas or used in culinary preparations. Store in a cool dry place.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried malt barley sprout in natural unprocessed form
- Botanical source Hordeum vulgare germinated grain
- Known in TCM as Mai Ya with established traditional use
- Supplied as a 1kg bag of raw decoction pieces
- Suitable for decoctions soups and culinary herbal preparations


Quality & Sensory
Typically pale yellow to light brown germinated grains with a dry firm texture and a mild cereal-like aroma. When simmered the liquid usually carries a gentle sweet grainy taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw Herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 麦芽 |
| Pinyin | Mai Ya |
| Botanical Name | Hordeum vulgare |
| Plant Part | Dried germinated grain |
| Net Weight | 1kg per bag |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
- Added to soup and congee preparations
- Brewed as a mild grain-based herbal tea
- Used in seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses
In TCM practice Mai Ya is traditionally used to support healthy digestion and food stagnation patterns, often paired with Shan Zha and Shen Qu in the classic Jiao San Xian combination. It is also traditionally associated with soothing liver qi and is commonly simmered alone or with other herbs in daily decoctions and grain teas.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is dried malt barley sprout, a raw TCM herb known as Mai Ya, supplied as whole germinated barley grain in a 1kg bag.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory it is sweet and neutral and is traditionally used to aid digestion of starchy foods and to soothe liver qi.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in decoctions, added to soups or congee, or brewed as a mild grain tea.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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