Coix
is considered to be beneficial to the skin. It is nourishing to the
skin helps
to make it smooth. It is believed to help eliminate coarse skin, moles
warts
and other blemishes.
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Coix
is considered to be beneficial to the skin. It is nourishing to the
skin helps
to make it smooth. It is believed to help eliminate coarse skin, moles
warts
and other blemishes. |
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| More Information: Other Common Names Coix Page Number In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs 204 Pharmaceutical Latin Semen Coix Pinyin Yi Yi Ren (Sheng Yi Mi) Treasures Qi Treasure Rating *** Atmospheric Energy Slightly Cold Taste Bland and slightly Sweet Organ Meridian Systems Spleen and Lung Primary Functions Tonic to Spleen and Skin, Promoting the flow of moisture Qualities Coix, also known as "Job's Tears," is a food-herb that many people get confused with barley. It is used as a general health tonic, primarily benefiting the functions of the Spleen, Lungs and skin. It improves the flow of water throughout the body, so it can therefore used by those who are experiencing water stagnancy, abdominal bloating, and edema (excessive water weight). Puffed Coix (just liked puffed oats, corn or wheat---"shot out of cannons!") is very beneficial to those who suffer from loose stool or diarrhea. Coix is also commonly used in many formulas in Asia for arthritis and rheumatism since these conditions are associated with "excess moisture." Coix is considered to be very beneficial to the skin, in terms of both beauty and health. Combined with herbs like White Peony and Tang Kuei, it is very nourishing to the skin. Also, It is said that by using Coix, one's skin becomes especially smooth and soft. Coix is used in Asia to eliminate coarse skin. Coix has long been believed to be capable of helping to reduce moles, and to eliminate warts and other blemishes from the skin surface. Recent research conducted in Japan has demonstrated that raw Coix contains an anti-tumor agent which may, in large doses, be useful in the treatment of cancer, and in particular cancer of the skin when used in large quantities. Coix has also been shown to have anti-viral activity. Coix can be used as an extremely healthy and nutritious grain substitute in cooking and there are currently a number of products on the market which use Coix as the food base for instant diet cereals. Coix contains: coixol, coixenolide, vitamin B1, leucine, lysine, arginine Primary Combinations Combine with: 1. Dioscorea and Poria to relieve abdominal bloating due to water stagnation 2. Ma Huang to discharge surface water stagnancy 3. Dang Gui, White Peony, Longan, and Schizandra to nourish and detoxify the skin Varieties and Grading Fresh, clean, whole seeds without blemishes are best. Contraindications use cautiously during pregnancy. Back to Top |
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