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Grade: ND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, heavy metals, and aflatoxins
Origin: Grown and harvested in Fujian Province, China
Product Overview
Coicis Semen, also known as Job’s Tears (Yi Yi Ren), is a traditional botanical widely used across East Asian kitchens and classical herbal practices.
Mild, slightly nutty, and naturally versatile, it has long been incorporated into soups, porridges, teas, and seasonal wellness-style cooking.
Our ND Grade Yi Yi Ren is organically grown, sulfur-free, pesticide-free, and low-temperature dried to preserve its natural color, aroma, and smooth texture. Its gentle flavor makes it suitable for daily culinary use and traditional herbal blends.
How to Use
Soups & Congee
Add 15–30 g of Yi Yi Ren to porridge, soup, or congee.
Simmer until soft and creamy.
Tea & Decoction
Simmer 10–15 g with botanicals such as red bean or lotus seed in 500–700 ml of water.
Culinary & Traditional Blends
Use as a base grain in herbal soups, slow-simmered broths, or mixed with rice and other grains in everyday cooking.
Intended Use & Preparation
Not for direct consumption in dry form.
To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, porridge, or soup.
Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions.
Features
ND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, heavy metals, and aflatoxins
Organically grown with no chemical additives
Low-temperature dried to preserve natural color and texture
Mild, versatile flavor suitable for daily use
Packed in resealable pouches for freshness
Traceable to the growing region
Traditional Context (TCM Framework)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yi Yi Ren is described as sweet and bland, and slightly cool in nature.
It is widely referenced in classical herbal texts and commonly included in traditional soups, porridges, and seasonal decoction recipes across East Asian food culture.
Important Notes
Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.