Author: Wang Yinping, Hubei Third People’s Hospital Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) · Legendary Stories · From the “Book of the Later Han – Biography of Ma Yuan”: “Initially, Yuan was in Jiaozhi, often consuming Coix seeds (Yi Yi Ren), which could lighten the body and suppress desires, thus overcoming miasma. The southern Coix seeds … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us A handful of Coix seeds, 11 ways to use them, can treat 8 conditions Coix seeds, known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), are commonly seen in supermarkets. Many people cook them in porridge, but they have numerous medicinal values that many may not be aware of. Below, we … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us With the recent increase in rainfall, the humidity during the spring and summer seasons has become heavier. We recommend a medicinal herb from Fujian known for its ability to dispel dampness—Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed). Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed), also known as Job’s Tears, thrives in warm … Read more
Yi Yi Ren (Job’s Tears), also known as Yi Mi, Yi Ren, and Liù Gǔ Zi, is an excellent dual-purpose food and medicine. It is cool in nature, with a sweet and bland taste, and is associated with the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney meridians. Its benefits include strengthening the spleen, promoting water metabolism, drying dampness, … Read more
【中 药 科 普】 The Culinary and Medicinal Uses of Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) As spring transitions to summer, the southern regions welcome the “return of the south wind,” with noticeable increases in humidity. Some individuals may feel heavy in body, experience weakness in limbs, lack of energy, and fatigue. These symptoms are likely … Read more
Coix seed is known for its ability to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness. It is suitable for conditions such as spleen deficiency diarrhea, spleen deficiency edema, joint pain, and summer health maintenance. This dietary therapy can help strengthen the spleen and stomach, and has a certain effect on alleviating diarrhea. What the Doctor Says: … Read more
The “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing” states: Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren), with a sweet flavor and slightly cold nature, is indicated for muscle spasms and rheumatic pain that restricts movement; it can promote the downward movement of Qi. Long-term consumption can make the body feel light and increase vitality. Its root can expel three … Read more
Coix Seed (Yìyǐrén) is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which belongs to the Poaceae family. Coix Seed is also known as Job’s tears and is a perennial herb. It is listed as a superior herb in both the Shennong Bencao Jing and Bencao Gangmu. Coix Seed has a sweet taste and … Read more
Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) 【Scientific Name】Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) 【Aliases】Job’s tears, coix, adlay, Chinese pearl barley, and other regional names. 【Preparation】 1. Coix Seed: Take the raw material, remove the husk and impurities, and … Read more
The Complete Collection of Old Remedies to Promote Health Knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ In daily life, many people often suffer from gastrointestinal issues, which are often due to dampness in the body. So, what can we eat to eliminate dampness? The correct answer is — Fu Ling (Poria)! Fu Ling has been … Read more