Author: Ma Li, Nutrition Department, Shanghai Yueyang Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital Coix seed, also known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which belongs to the Poaceae family. It is cultivated in various regions of China, with Hebei and Liaoning being the most prominent. … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Coix seed, known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁, Coix lacryma-jobi), is the mature seed of the plant belonging to the Poaceae family, which is an annual or perennial herb. The plants are harvested in autumn when the fruits are ripe, dried, and the seeds are separated from the husk, yellowish seed coat, and impurities. … Read more
Coix seed (Yi Yi Ren) is a well-known medicinal food in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), praised for its rich nutritional value and referred to as the “king of cereal health supplements.” It is commonly used in daily life, often made into a porridge suitable for all ages, and has now become an important ingredient in … Read more
Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren), also known as Job’s Tears, Coix Lacryma-jobi, Chinese Pearl Barley, Hato Mame, Yi Mi, Qi Shi, Yi Zhu Zi, Cao Zhu Zhu, Hui Hui Mi, Mi Ren, and Liuguzai, is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and a widely consumed food. It has a sweet, bland, and … Read more
YI YI REN The Historical Legend of Yi Yi Ren Yi Yi Ren, also known as Coix Seed, is one of the earliest grains consumed in ancient China. There is a myth associated with it and Da Yu (Great Yu). Da Yu’s father, Su, married a girl named Nu Xi, but after many years of … Read more
Job’s Tears (Yi Yi Ren) is an excellent herb for dispelling dampness. It is especially sought after during the rainy and humid seasons. However, do you really understand Job’s Tears? Are you consuming it correctly? Getting to Know Job’s Tears Job’s Tears is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, also known as … Read more
Source: The mature seeds of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, belonging to the Gramineae family. Properties: Sweet, bland, slightly cold Functions: Strengthens the spleen, promotes diuresis, and drains pus Dosage: Oral administration: decoction, 10-30 grams. This herb is mild in nature, requiring larger doses and prolonged use. It should be stir-fried for strengthening the spleen, while … Read more
The Efficacy and Usage of Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren), also known as Job’s tears, is the mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, belonging to the Poaceae family. It is renowned as “the best rice in the world.” Coix Seed is both edible and medicinal; in traditional Chinese medicine … Read more
Coix Seed, a traditional Chinese herb known for its ability to clear heat and eliminate dampness, has remarkable properties. Let’s explore its wonders. Chinese PharmacopoeiaAlias—— Yi Yi, Yi Mi, Yi Ren Mi, Gou Zi MiTaste and Properties—— Sweet, bland, cool. Enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Lung meridians. Functions and Indications—— Promotes urination and drains dampness, … 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