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, also known as Yi Yi, Yi Mi, Yi Ren Mi, and Gou Zi Mi. It is an annual or perennial herb. Characteristics: The dried seeds are round or oval, with a wider and slightly flat base, and a blunt round top. They measure 5-7 mm in length and about 3-5 mm in width. … Read more
This product is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, belonging to the Poaceae family. It is primarily produced in Fujian, Hebei, and Liaoning. The seeds are harvested in autumn when the fruits are ripe, dried, and then the seeds are separated from the outer shell, cleaned of impurities, and collected. It can … Read more
◎ 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: A Premium Herb for Dampness Elimination and Anti-Cancer Treatment Coix seed, known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), is the seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, also referred to as Job’s tears. This herb is a specialty of China, cultivated across various regions, with significant production in Fujian, Jiangsu, Hebei, and Liaoning, typically found … Read more
Integration of Medicine and Food Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Taste: Sweet, Bland; Nature: Cool; Channels: Spleen, Stomach, Lung Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren), also known as Job’s Tears, is the mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which commonly grows near houses, in wild fields, by rivers, streams, or in damp valleys. The fruits … Read more
Alias:Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Source:Recorded in the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing”: “Grown in Zhen Ding (present-day Zhengding, Hebei).” The “Ming Yi Bie Lu” also states: “Coix seeds grow in Zhen Ding, Ping Ze, and fields.” The “Ben Cao Jing Ji Zhu” mentions: “The largest seeds are from Zhen Ding, Ping Ze, and fields, … Read more
Job’s Tears, also known as Coix seed, Coix lacryma-jobi, or Pearl barley, belongs to the grass family and can be found in most supermarkets. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers Job’s Tears to have a sweet, bland, and cool nature, with the effects of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the lungs, clearing heat, and promoting diuresis. It … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medicine, Seeking Help When Ill Coix seed (Yi Yi Ren) is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine, characterized by its cool nature, milky white color with light brown grooves, and sweet taste. This herb grows in damp, shady areas and matures in the autumn. … 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