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
01 Plant Morphology This is an annual or perennial herb. It grows in clumps and is highly branched. The leaves are alternate; the leaf blades are linear-lanceolate, smooth on both sides, with rough edges. The racemose inflorescence is axillary; the male spikelets are arranged in a whorled pattern on each node of the spike axis; … 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
Coix seed, also known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), Yi Mi, or Liu Gu Zi, is an excellent dual-purpose product in both medicine and food. Medicine Food Yi Yi Ren · Efficacy According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yi Mi is cool in nature, with a sweet and bland taste, and enters the Spleen, Stomach, … 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
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medicine, No Need to Seek Help When Sick 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 … Read more
Job’s Tears (Yi Ren) · TCM Herb Entry · Job’s Tears (Yi Ren) is the seed of a plant in the grass family, also known as Coix Seed or Coix Lacryma-jobi. It is a common medicinal herb and a delicious ingredient on people’s dining tables. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it was first recorded in the … Read more
Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) has a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is sweet and bland in flavor, slightly cold in nature, and is known for its ability to promote diuresis and reduce swelling, strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, relax the muscles and alleviate pain, as well as clear heat and … Read more
Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) According to the “New Compilation of Materia Medica”: “Coix seed is best for promoting urination without damaging the true yin energy. It is most suitable for those with excessive dampness in the lower body.” Coix seed, also known as Coix lacryma-jobi, Job’s tears, or Yi Yi Ren, is a traditional … Read more