Job’s Tears (Yi Ren)
· TCM Herb Entry ·
Job’s Tears (Yi Ren) is the seed of a plant in the grass family, also known as Coix Seed or Coix Lacryma-jobi. It is a common medicinal herb and a delicious ingredient on people’s dining tables. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it was first recorded in the “Yao Pin Hua Yi”: “Job’s Tears, sweet in taste and harmonious in qi, clears the turbid from the middle, strengthens the spleen yin, and greatly benefits the stomach and intestines.”
· Properties and Flavor ·
Sweet; Bland; Slightly Cold
· TCM Effects ·
1.
Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness: Job’s Tears can help the body expel excess water, providing relief for symptoms such as edema and difficulty urinating.
2.
Strengthens the Spleen and Stops Diarrhea: For issues like indigestion and diarrhea caused by spleen and stomach weakness, Job’s Tears can strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea.
3.
Clears Heat and Drains Pus: Job’s Tears also has heat-clearing properties, providing auxiliary treatment for certain inflammations and infections.
4.
Beauty and Skin Health: Rich in vitamins and minerals, Job’s Tears can help improve skin conditions and brighten the complexion, making it a common ingredient in many beauty recipes.
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Modern Dietary Supplement: Job’s Tears is not only used in TCM formulas but also frequently appears in health foods and beverages. It can be used to make porridge, soups, or ground into powder for pastries, making it a versatile ingredient.
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Material / TCM Formulations
Editor / Propaganda and War Department, Tang Jian Ni
First Review / Zhou Yuan Sheng
Second Review / Jin Yan, Ying Lian, Zhang Wei Yan
Final Review / Xu Hui Fang
