The efficacy, function and consumption method of coix seed

Job's tears is particularly nutritious and is a food that can be eaten by both young and old. Now let us learn about the effects and functions of job's tears and how to eat them.

The efficacy and function of coix seed

According to traditional Chinese medicine, coix seed has a sweet and light taste and is a slightly cold food. In clinical practice, coix seed can generally be used to eliminate rheumatism, strengthen muscles and bones, and replenish vital energy. Coix seed is good for the stomach and intestines, is also a diuretic, and has a good effect in eliminating edema.

Job's tears has been a good crop for both food and medicine since ancient times. It contains very high protein, 5-8% higher than the protein in staple foods such as rice and flour. Job's tears rice has always been a favorite tonic and beauty food for many middle-aged and elderly people.

Job's tears is a kind of cold food, so it is not good for pregnant women. Eating too much can easily lead to miscarriage. It is also not good for people who are weak in faith.

How to eat coix seed

1. Barley soup: Wash an appropriate amount of barley, add an appropriate amount of water and slowly cook for three or four hours, then add an appropriate amount of rock sugar to make a delicious barley soup.

2. Job's tears tea: First fry the Job's tears, then grind them into coarse powder. Then make some lotus leaves, raw hawthorn and orange peel into powder, and then mix these foods evenly. Job's tears: lotus leaves: hawthorn = 10:8:5. After the ingredients are prepared, you can make tea and drink it.

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