According to the “Compendium of Materia Medica”, Coix seed has the effects of strengthening muscles and bones, benefiting the spleen and stomach, reducing edema, dispelling wind-dampness, and clearing lung heat. It can be consumed by most people, especially those who are weak or have poor digestive function. The term “Western Coix” may be a man-made … 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, 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
Yi Yi Ren (Job’s Tears), also known as Yi Mi, is one of the commonly used medicinal materials that serves both medicinal and culinary purposes. The medicinal use of Yi Yi Ren was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, noting its effectiveness in treating rheumatic pain, promoting qi, and eliminating dampness. Long-term … Read more
Coix Seed: A Premium Herb for Dampness Elimination and Anti-Cancer Treatment Coix seed, known as Yi Yi Ren (่่กไป), 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
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