Western Herbalism
Job's Tears
Coix lacryma-jobi
Also known as Adlay, Yi Yi Ren, Coix Seed.
Top-grade herb in TCM per Divine Farmer's Materia Medica used as food and medicine dual role in draining damp while tonifying Spleen contraindicated in pregnancy due to uterine stimulant and abortifacient effects
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Muscle spasms
- Greasy tongue coat
- Dribbling urine
- Diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency with dampness
- Joint pain
- Inflammatory conditions
- Dyspepsia
- Bi syndrome
- Rheumatism
- Boils
- Arthritis
- Intestinal abscess
- Stiff joints
- Chapped skin
- Painful urination
- Pustules
- Leg swelling
- Damp-Heat urinary issues
- Lung abscess
- Fluid retention
- Acne
- Warts
- Neuralgia
- Debility
- Edema
- Fatigue
- Inflammation
- Itching
- Pain
- Pruritus
Safety
Pregnancy: Not for use in pregnancy
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Decoction: 9-30g (up to 60-90g) | 9000-30000 mg | |
| Powder: 9-15g | 9000-15000 mg | |
| Tincture: 2-4ml | 2-4 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Top-grade herb in TCM per Divine Farmer's Materia Medica used as food and medicine dual role in draining damp while tonifying Spleen contraindicated in pregnancy due to uterine stimulant and abortifacient effects
indications. Job's Tears is traditionally indicated for: Muscle spasms, Greasy tongue coat, Dribbling urine, Diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency with dampness, Joint pain, Inflammatory conditions, Dyspepsia, Bi syndrome, Rheumatism, Boils, Arthritis, Intestinal abscess, Stiff joints, Chapped skin, Painful urination, and 19 further conditions.
safety-cautions. Job's Tears - Contraindications: Avoid in yin deficiency with dry mouth, thirst, constipation, caution in kidney dysfunction | Side effects: Rare: hypoglycemia, allergies, safe in food doses | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy.
In formulas
Job's Tears stands in 43 documented formulas in the library, among them má huáng xing rén yì yi gàn cǎo tàng, ging bí tāng, ning sòu wán, shên líng bát zhú sǎn, bão tãi zi shẽng wán, rùn zào shèn shi tàng.
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