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Yi Yi Ren, commonly known as Coix seed or Job’s Tears, is a mild and nourishing herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) used to drain dampness, strengthen the Spleen, clear heat, and eliminate abscesses. It is both a food and a medicine, often included in soups, porridges, and decoctions. Its gentle nature makes it suitable for long-term use in conditions involving edema, diarrhea, joint pain, and chronic damp-heat disorders.

Functies en voordelen

Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
Effectief voor edema, difficult urination, and damp accumulation, especially in the lower body.

Strengthens the Spleen and Aids Digestion
Gebruikt voor poor appetite, diarrhea, and fatigue due to Spleen Qi deficiency with dampness.

Expels Wind-Damp and Relieves Joint Pain
Helpful for arthritic or rheumatic pain, especially when joints are heavy, swollen, or painful.

Clears Heat and Expels Pus
Promotes healing of lung abscesses, intestinal abscesses, and sores by draining damp-heat and resolving toxicity.

Indicaties
Mensen met edema, urinary difficulty, or swelling caused by dampness
Personen die loose stools, poor appetite, or digestive sluggishness
Patiënten met chronic joint pain or stiffness due to Wind-Damp
Degenen met skin or organ abscesses caused by damp-heat

Diagnose van tong en pols in TCM
Tong: Pale or normal with white or greasy coating (indicating dampness)
Pols: Moderate or slippery (suggesting damp retention or digestive weakness)

Common TCM Patterns Treated by Yi Yi Ren

• Vochtophoping in de onderste Jiao – Edema, scanty urination, heaviness

• Spleen Qi Deficiency with Dampness – Fatigue, diarrhea, bloating

• Wind-Damp Bi Syndrome – Joint swelling, pain, limited mobility

• Damp-Heat Sores or Abscesses – Lung abscess, skin infections

Voorzorgsmaatregelen en contra-indicaties
Use cautiously in individuals with dryness or Yin deficiency, as Yi Yi Ren has a mild drying effect
Niet geschikt voor frequent urination from deficiency cold
Avoid overuse in zwangerschap, especially in large doses

Conclusie
Yi Yi Ren is a mild, food-grade herb in TCM used to resolve dampness, support digestion, relieve pain, and clear heat-related toxicity. Its gentle and nourishing action makes it a key ingredient in formulas for digestive weakness, edema, joint disorders, and abscesses, offering both therapeutic and dietary versatility.