1. Medicinal uses

Medical use of rice kernels has the effects of strengthening the spleen, diuresis, clearing away heat and relieving cough. Both leaves and roots are used medicinally. The stalks and leaves are excellent feed for livestock.

2. Edible

Caryopsis, also known as Yiren, is sweet and slightly sweet, rich in nutrients, containing 52-80 carbohydrates, 13-17 protein, 4-7 fat, and no oil. Mainly saturated fatty acids, of which linoleic acid accounts for 34%, and there is special coix ester; ground pasta is a very valuable health food.

Barley tastes similar to rice when used as food, and is easy to digest and absorb. It can be used for cooking porridge and soup. In summer and autumn, boil soup with winter melon, which can not only be eaten with meals, but also clear away heat and reduce dampness. Because barley is rich in nutrients, it is a good medicinal food for patients with chronic illness and physical weakness, the elderly, pregnant women, and children who are recovering from illness, and can be taken regularly.

Whether it is used for nourishing or treating diseases, the effect is relatively mild, it is slightly cold but does not hurt the stomach, and it is good for the spleen but not greasy. According to reports, coixenolate, the therapeutic component of barley, not only has a nourishing effect, but is also an anti-cancer agent that can inhibit Ehrlich ascites cancer cells and can be used for gastric cancer and cervical cancer.

The coix alcohol contained in the root of barley, in addition to the above-mentioned effects of coix ester, also has antihypertensive, diuretic, antipyretic and roundworm-repelling effects, and is suitable for hypertension, urinary tract Stones, urinary tract infections, ascariasis, etc. The leaves of barley can be boiled in water to make tea. It has a fragrant taste and can be a diuretic. The usual dosage of barley is 20-30 grams. For severe cases, the dosage can be increased to 60 grams.

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Barley's Contraindications

1. Because barley has a slightly sweet taste, Cold, long-term consumption will make the body of people with cold constitution become colder and weaker, leading to weak constitution, irregular menstruation and other problems.

2. The sugars contained in barley are highly viscous, so eating too much may hinder digestion. People with weak stomachs can cook barley with other ingredients, but do not drink barley soaked in water alone.

3. Although barley has the function of lowering blood lipids and blood sugar, it is only a health food after all and cannot be used as a medicine. Therefore, patients with symptoms of hyperlipidemia still need to seek treatment from a doctor. They must not eat barley for treatment on their own, so as not to delay the condition or worsen the condition.

4. Once barley is combined with spinach, which contains more vitamin C, metal ions will easily oxidize the vitamin C and cause the spinach to lose its nutritional value. Therefore, barley cannot be eaten with spinach.

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