Coix, Job's Tear, Yi Yi Ren Coix, Job’s Tear, Yi Yi Ren 薏苡仁 Lachryma JobiYi Yi Ren (TCM) Rariorum Plantarum Historia, Clusius, 1601 Bonelli, Giorgio, Hortus Romanus juxta Systema Tournefortianum, 1783-1816 Coix Yi Yi Ren Botanical name: Coix lachryma;Coix lachryma-jobi and Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen are official in TCM. Parts used: Seed Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Sweet, Bland Classification: C. Clear Damp, Promote Urine Uses: 1. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine-Edema, fluid retention, swelling of the legs-Diarrhea from Damp2. Clears Heat and Damp, Promotes Urine:-painful or dribbling Urine from Damp-Heat obstruction-it is suitable for any condition with Damp-Heat marked by poor digestion and a greasy tongue coat3. Clears Wind-Damp, Opens Obstructions:-painful swelling of the Joints; it can be used for Heat or Cold cases depending on the herbs its used with-in TCM it is regarded as most effective for reducing tightness and spasms, and increasing joint mobility4. Clears Heat and Toxin:-acne, pustules, boils-Abscesses of the Lungs or Intestines Dose: 9–30 grams in decoction Comment: 1. Job’s Tears is similar in nature and use to Barley, and has been called ‘Chinese Barley’.2. Although gentle, and used as food, Job’s Tears has some special functions. It can clear Damp without damaging Yin.…

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