Prepared Rice Sprouts Whole (Oryza Sativa)

Prepared Rice Sprouts Whole (Oryza sativa), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Gu Ya (谷芽), are sprouted grains of rice that have been lightly prepared—typically through roasting or gentle drying—to enhance their digestive and spleen-strengthening properties. These whole sprouts retain a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and are commonly used to support appetite, digestion, and the transformation of food stagnation, particularly in the context of weak or sluggish digestion.

Gu Ya is traditionally used to aid in the digestion of starchy foods, making it ideal for cases of indigestion, bloating, fullness, or poor appetite, especially after overconsumption of grains or heavy meals. It is also commonly included in pediatric formulas to support digestive development in children and gently strengthen the spleen and stomach.

Unlike stronger herbs that purge or break up severe stagnation, Prepared Rice Sprouts offer a gentle, nourishing approach that is well-suited for those with deficiency or sensitivity. They are often paired with other mild digestive aids like Mai Ya (barley sprouts), Shan Zha (hawthorn fruit), or Chen Pi (aged tangerine peel).

When decocted, Prepared Rice Sprouts Whole produce a light, mildly sweet infusion that can be consumed as a tea or included in congee or herbal broths.

Each batch of Prepared Rice Sprouts Whole (Oryza sativa) is carefully sprouted and dried to preserve its digestive-enhancing qualities and natural balance. Whether used in tonic blends, mild digestive teas, or gentle post-illness recovery formulas, Gu Ya supports the transformation of food and strengthens the foundation of digestive health.