Today |Herbal Discussion JIN RI BEN CAO SHUO Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Coix seed is sweet in flavor, slightly cold in nature, and enters the lung, spleen, liver, stomach, and large intestine meridians. It is indicated for muscle spasms, inability to bend or stretch, rheumatic pain, promoting qi, benefiting the stomach and intestines, reducing … Read more
This is the 4883rd article from Da Yi Xiao Hu Grain Rain (Gu Yu), as the last solar term of spring, marks the end of the spring season and heralds the beginning of summer. At this time, all things grow, and prosperity abounds. During this period, precipitation significantly increases, nourishing the crops and allowing seedlings … Read more
Identification Points for Coix Seed☝ Premium Chinese Medicine | Coix Seed Coix Seed (Yì Yǐ Rén) is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen (Roman.) Stapf, belonging to the family Poaceae. The plant is harvested in autumn when the fruit is ripe, dried, and the seeds are separated from the … Read more
It is said that during the Eastern Han Dynasty, General Ma Yuan fought in Jiaozhi (equivalent to most of Guangdong, Guangxi, and northern and central Vietnam). Due to the humid and hot climate of the southern mountains, which caused miasma to spread, Ma Yuan and his soldiers often consumed Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren). After … Read more
Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren), with a sweet flavor and slightly cold nature, is primarily used to treat muscle spasms and rigidity, preventing bending and straightening due to wind. It is effective for dampness obstructing the body, promoting the downward movement of Qi and alleviating counterflow. Long-term use can lighten the body and increase vitality; … Read more
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, a rebellion occurred in the southern region of Jiaozhi. Emperor Guangwu of Han dispatched General Ma Yuan to suppress it. When the army reached Xuwen, the area was dense with mountains and forests, and miasma was rampant. The weather was extremely hot during the day and very cold at night, … Read more
Coix Seed: A Premium Diuretic and Anti-Cancer Herb Coix seed (Yìyǐrén), the seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, is also known as Job’s tears. The grains of coix seed are plump, white, and clean, with a soft and glutinous texture. They are rich in starch, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins, making them a … Read more
Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) According to the “New Compilation of Materia Medica”: “Coix seed is best for promoting urination without damaging the true yin energy. It is most suitable for those with excessive dampness in the lower body.” Coix seed, also known as Coix lacryma-jobi, Job’s tears, or Yi Yi Ren, is a traditional … Read more
Are you “watching” me? Fu Ling (Poria) has a long history of medicinal use in China, being listed as a superior herb in the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing” over 1700 years ago. The “Tu Jing Ben Cao” from the Song Dynasty contains records about Fu Ling pastries. Ancient people believed that Fu Ling, which … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow, and start your journey to a healthy and beautiful life… Poria, commonly known as Yunling, Songling, or Fuling, is a fungus that grows on the roots of pine trees. It resembles a sweet potato, with a black-brown outer skin and white or pink interior. The dried sclerotium of … Read more