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COIX LACHRYMA JOBI

Yi Yi Ren seeds of job’s tears

This is one of the Chinese herbs that transform Dampness, but it is more active on the Lower Burner than the Middle Burner.

HOW TO USE

Like Fu Ling, Yi Yi Ren clears Dampness by promoting urination, but its Spleen-strengthening function is not as strong, and it works more on the Lower Burner (Kidneys) than on the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach). Use with Spleen-tonifying herbs to get rid of water retention; it may be used for Lung or Intestinal abscesses to help get rid of pus.

PROPERTIES Sweet, Bland, slightly Cold

CHANNELS Spleen, Lung, Kidney

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Promotes urination and leeches out Dampness: for edema or water retention in the legs.

 Clears Wind Dampness: this means Painful Obstruction syndrome, such as arthritic conditions.

 Clears Heat and expels pus: use when sores have become full of pus; pushes pus out.

 Strengthens Spleen and stops diarrhea: use when the Spleen is deficient, causing Damp diarrhea.

 Clears Damp Heat: for any digestive problems with a greasy yellow tongue coating.

CAUTION

 Use with caution during pregnancy.