TF Organic Coix Seed – Yi Yi Ren (同豐 有機薤米) – 400g

TCM's premier dampness-resolving grain. Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren / 薤米仁, also known as Job's Tears) is a celebrated functional food in Traditional Chinese Medicine — prized for draining dampness, supporting clear skin, and strengthening digestion. Mild, slightly nutty, and pleasantly chewy, it's easy to add to daily congee, soups, and Eight Treasure dishes.

Product Details

• Net Weight: 400g
• Country of Origin: China
• Certified Organic
• Gluten-free · No additives
• Note: Often mislabeled as "Pearl Barley" — confirm it is Coix seed, not regular barley

TCM Properties & Benefits

• 💧 Drains Dampness & Promotes Diuresis: The #1 TCM use — relieves bloating, water retention, heavy limbs, and cloudy thinking caused by excess dampness
• 🔥 Clears Damp-Heat: Supports painful or swollen joints, urinary discomfort, and skin conditions like acne and eczema from damp-heat
• 🌾 Strengthens Spleen & Digestion: Dries dampness to support the Spleen's transforming function — helps resolve loose stools and poor appetite
• 🌟 Skin & beauty food: Rich in amino acids and antioxidants (coixenolide) — a popular ingredient in Asian beauty-focused wellness routines

TCM Note on Processing

Raw Yi Yi Ren (生薤米仁) is cooler — better for clearing heat and draining dampness. Dry-fried Yi Yi Ren (炒薤米仁) is warmer — better for strengthening the Spleen and stopping diarrhea.

How to Use

• 🍚 Congee / porridge: Add ¼ cup to rice congee or oatmeal for a chewy, nourishing boost
• 🍲 Red Bean & Coix Seed Soup (赤小豆薤米湯): The classic TCM dampness-draining pairing — simmer equal parts coix seed and small red beans with ginger for 1 hour
• 🍡 Eight Treasure Congee (八寶粥): A key grain in this traditional nourishing porridge
• 🥗 Grain bowls: Cook alone (1:3 ratio, 45–60 min) and mix with rice, quinoa, or millet for added texture
• 🍰 Flour: Grind into gluten-free flour for soups, noodles, or baking

Classic Recipe: Yi Yi Ren & Red Bean Drain-Dampness Tea

1. Dry-roast 3 tbsp coix seed and 3 tbsp small red beans (赤小豆) in a pan for 3–4 minutes until fragrant
2. Rinse, then simmer with 6 cups water and 2–3 ginger slices for 1 hour
3. Strain and drink warm throughout the day; eat the soft seeds and beans as a snack
4. Sweeten lightly with rock sugar or honey if desired

Best for: Days when you feel heavy, bloated, or sluggish, or during humid weather.

Cautions: Use cautiously during pregnancy (promotes diuresis). Not ideal for those with severe dryness, constipation, or Yin deficiency without balancing ingredients. Consult a TCM practitioner for therapeutic use.