Coix SeedYiyirenCOICIS SEMEN1. 2020 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia This product is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi L.var.ma-yuen (Roman.) Stapf, belonging to the family Poaceae. The plants are harvested in autumn when the fruits are ripe, dried, threshed, and then further dried. The outer shell, yellow-brown seed coat, and impurities are … Read more
Author: Du Jieying, Chief Chinese Medicine Pharmacist, Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Editor: Su Qunfang, Sanjiao Hospital of Zhongshan City Coix seed, commonly known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁) or Job’s tears, is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing … Read more
Coix Seed (Yiyiren) is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, belonging to the Poaceae family. It is also known as Job’s tears and is a perennial herb. Both the Shennong Bencao Jing and Bencao Gangmu list it as a superior herb. “Coix Seed, sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, is … Read more
Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren): Also known as: Yi Mi, Yi Ren Mi, Gou Zi Mi. [Source] The dried mature seeds of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen (Roman.) Stapf, belonging to the family Poaceae. [Morphological Characteristics] Annual or perennial herb. The stem is erect, 1 to 1.5 m tall, clumping, and branched, with … Read more
Coix seed (Yìyǐrén) has a certain effect on treating acute attacks of gouty arthritis, effectively alleviating symptoms. Its mechanism of action is through the inhibition of C5a and leukotriene B4, which suppresses the chemotactic action of various leukocytes, thereby improving arthritis symptoms. It is also safe and has no toxic side effects.Coix Seed (Yìyǐrén)【Properties and … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbs, No Need to Seek Help When Sick This product is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. Originally named Yi Yi Ren, it is classified as a superior herb in the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic”. Alias: Yi Yi, Yi Mi, Yi Ren Mi, Gou … Read more
The Chinese herb Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) is known as the “King of Grasses” among world plants. It is related to the idiom “Yi Yi Ming Zhu” (referring to being wrongfully accused), which comes from a historical story: From the Book of the Later Han: Biography of Ma Yuan: Initially, Yuan was in Jiaozhi, … Read more
【Color Illustrated Guide】A complete illustrated guide to Chinese herbal medicine from the classic medical text, “Bencao Gangmu”Ba Er Ge General Store30Purchase The effects and functions of Coix Seed (Yiyiren): Coix Seed, also known as Job’s Tears, is effective in strengthening the spleen and draining dampness, alleviating pain and diarrhea. It is used to treat edema, … 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
Herb Name: Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Alias: Job’s TearsHarvesting and Processing: In September to October, when the stems and leaves turn yellow and the fruits are brown, mostly mature (about 85% mature), the plants are cut down and left standing for 3-4 days before threshing. The stems and leaves are screened out, dried in … Read more