2. Because red beans and barley have the function of eliminating dampness, it is recommended to take about 70 grams of red beans and barley each when cooking porridge for patients with heavy humidity; Coix seed also has the functions of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, strengthening spleen and stomach, strengthening bones and muscles, and removing rheumatism. Red beans mainly have the effects of diuresis, detumescence, heat and detoxification. Drinking red bean and barley porridge can also moisten the bowels and relax the bowels, thus achieving the effect of losing weight.