121 Ayur : List of Medicinal Plants

Medicinal Plants

List of Medicinal Plants M - Z

Quercus robur

Xanthii sibirici

Yucca schidigera

Herb Information

Coicis lachryma-jobi

Name

Coix

Biological Name

Coicis lachryma-jobi
Gramineae

Other Names

Coix, job's tears, yi yi ren

Parts Used

Seeds

Remedies For

Diuretic, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal.

Drains dampness, clears heat, eliminates pus, tonifies the spleen. This herb is added to medicinal formulas to regulate fluid retention and counteract inflammation. It is very good for all conditions and diseases associated with edema and inflammation, including pus, diarrhea, phlegm, edema or abscesses of either the lungs or the intestines, and rheumatic and arthritic conditions.

Dosage

9-30 grams

Combinations:
For edema, blood in the urine, diarrhea, or dysentery, combine 20 grams of coix, 9 grams of alisma, 9 grams of poria, and 9 grams of atractylodes.

For rheumatic and arthritic conditions, combine 30 grams of coix and cinnamon-twig tea cooked with rice to make a porridge.

Safety

Coix should not be used by pregnant women.

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