————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– It is said that during the Eastern Han Dynasty, General Ma Yuan fought in Jiaozhi (equivalent to present-day 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 Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed). After … Read more
To prevent losing it next time! Coix seed (Yi Yi Ren) is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, belonging to the Poaceae family. It is highly nutritious and is known as the “King of Gramineous Plants” in the world, while in Europe, it is referred to as the “Grain of Life and … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Five Elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, corresponding to the five organs: Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney, and the seasons: Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Late Summer refers to the period from the Summer Solstice to the End of Heat, during which heat and … Read more
What internal factors lead to dampness in the human body? According to the “Clinical Guidelines for Medical Cases”, it is recorded that “internally generated dampness is often due to excessive consumption of rich foods, alcohol, or excessive drinking of tea, or eating raw and cold fruits and sweet, greasy foods, along with prolonged sitting, which … Read more
A healthy spleen and stomach lead to fewer illnesses; a good spleen and stomach can be nurtured through dietary therapy.Natural products are the best “tonics” for the spleen and stomach. Herbs, vegetables, fruits, and other natural foods, regardless of their value, can all benefit the spleen and stomach. By skillfully using readily available materials in … Read more
Coix seed (Yìyǐrén) is a common medicinal material and also a frequently used ingredient in our daily diet. It comes from a plant called coix (Yìmǐ), and the mature seeds of this plant are dried and hulled to become what we commonly refer to as coix seed. The main production areas in China include Fujian, … Read more
Editor’s Note Coix seed (Yi Yi Ren) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is also a food-medicine dual-purpose ingredient. It can strengthen the spleen and drain dampness, relieve pain and diarrhea, clear heat and expel pus, and promote urination without harming the body’s vital energy. It supplements spleen qi without being greasy, … Read more
Nowadays, people often talk about dampness and the need to dispel it, describing symptoms such as body heaviness, fatigue, obesity, abdominal distension, and sticky stools. Coix seed (Yi Yi Ren) is a commonly used herb that strengthens the spleen, dispels dampness, and can be used both medicinally and as food.Coix seed is also known as … Read more
【Properties】Sweet; bland, slightly cold 【Meridians】Spleen; Lung; Kidney (What does it mean to feel nostalgic about Coix Seed?)Coix Seed is a well-known medicinal and edible material. When Coix Seed is mentioned, one can easily envision its round and plump appearance, and even imagine the aroma of a soup made with coix, winter melon, and pork bones. … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Coix seed water is a health drink made by roasting coix seeds until golden and then boiling them in water. It retains the rich nutrients of coix seeds and can promote diuresis, reduce swelling, and aid in weight loss. However, there are some contraindications to drinking coix seed water, so it is best to … Read more