Coix Seed, Seed of Jobstears
Coicis Semen, Semen Coicis
Yi Yi Ren

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; tasteless; cool

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to transform dampness and promote water metabolism; 2. to strengthen the spleen; 3. to clear heat and eliminate pus

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Edema, beriberi, inhibited urination, damp impediment and hypertonicity, spleen vacuity diarrhea, pulmonary welling abscess, intestinal welling abscess, flat wart.