Bai Yi Ren

The Nutritional and Medicinal Value of Coix Seed (Yi Ren)

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The Nutritional and Medicinal Value of Coix Seed (Yi Ren)

◎ Xi Huang Nutrition and Pharmacology · Coix Seed◎ Coix Seed (Yi Ren) 1. Introduction 1. Other Names: Jie Li, Qi Ying, Gan Mi, Gan Mi, Yi Zhu Zi, Hui Hui Mi, Cao Zhu Er, Gan Zhu, Yi Mi, Mi Ren, Yi Ren, Yu Ma, Liu Gu Mi, Zhu Zhu Mi, Yao Yu Mi, Shui … Read more

Coix Seed: Diuretic and Dampness-Removing Properties

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Coix Seed: Diuretic and Dampness-Removing Properties

Coix Seed, known as Bai Yi Ren (薏苡仁), is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. mayuen (Roman.) Stapf. It is primarily produced in Fujian, Hebei, and Liaoning provinces. The seeds are harvested in autumn when the fruits are ripe, dried, and then the seeds are separated from the husk, yellow-brown … Read more