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YI YI REN

Names
Pharmaceutical: Semen Coicis Lachryma-Jobi
Botanical: Coix lacrymajobi L. var. ma-yuen (Roman.) Stapf (Gramineae)
Other names: Sheng Yi Yi Ren, Sheng Yi Ren, Sheng Mi Ren, Yi Ren, Mi Ren
Description: Coix Seed.

Actions
Eliminates Water; Strengthens the Spleen; Eliminates obstruction; Clears Heat; Drains the pus; Diuretic; ...

Origin
Fujian, Hebei, Liaoning.;

Preparation
The ripe fruit is collected in autumn, dried in the sun, and the kernel is separated from the shell, yellowish-brown coat, and foreign matter. The seeds can also be stir-fried.;

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