Dried Setaria Sprouted Grain Gu Ya 谷芽 Sprouted Millet Grain TCM Herbal Ingredient 500g

Dried Sprouted Millet Grain, known in TCM as Gu Ya (谷芽), from Setaria italica. This whole-form dried botanical consists of germinated millet caryopses, a mild sweet grain herb traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. In TCM theory it is valued for gentle digestive support and is commonly simmered in decoctions or cooked foods. Store sealed in a cool dry place. This product is a food-grade raw herb and is not a substitute for medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried sprouted millet grain in its natural form with no further processing
• Botanical source Setaria italica with Chinese name Gu Ya 谷芽
• Traditionally used in TCM to aid digestion and support spleen and stomach function
• Mild sweet neutral herb suitable for decoctions congee and culinary use
• Sourced from Anhui and supplied as a 500g loose raw herb pack

Quality & Sensory

Sprouted millet grains typically appear plump and slightly swollen with a pale yellow to yellowish-brown surface. The texture is firm and dry with a faint grainy aroma. When simmered the taste is typically mild sweet and gently starchy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal decoctions with other digestives such as Mai Ya or Shen Qu
• Cook into congee or grain porridge for a mild traditional food-herb addition
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths in seasonal home cooking
• Use in culinary preparations where a gentle sweet grain note is desired

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Gu Ya is a classic mild digestant herb traditionally used to promote digestion and relieve food stagnation especially starchy food. It is often paired with Mai Ya and Shen Qu in the traditional trio Jiao San Xian and simmered in water or added to congee. Because it is gentle and neutral it is traditionally favored for children elders or those needing mild support and is commonly used in everyday cooking rather than strong formulas.

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