Job's Tears 薏苡仁

Coix lacryma-jobi

Job's Tears is classified as slightly cold in nature and sweet,insipid in flavour, entering the Spleen, Stomach, Lung meridians. In traditional practice it is described as a herb that drains dampness, and it is most often considered when the presentation includes oedema.

Reference articles

• Overview

  Job's Tears (薏苡仁) — Complete Guide

• Benefits and Traditional Uses

  Job's Tears: Benefits and Traditional Uses

• Dosage and How to Prepare

  Job's Tears: Dosage and How to Prepare

• Safety, Cautions and Interactions

  Job's Tears: Safety, Cautions and Interactions

• How to Judge Quality

  Job's Tears: How to Judge Quality

• Storage and Shelf Life

  Job's Tears: Storage and Shelf Life

• What Modern Research Says

  Job's Tears: What Modern Research Says

• Classic Combinations

  Job's Tears: Classic Combinations

• Buying Guide

  Job's Tears: Buying Guide

• Common Questions

  Job's Tears — Frequently Asked Questions