Job's tears is a good food to relieve summer heat. In summer, we can add some red beans into it to make red bean job's tears porridge, which has a good effect of eliminating dampness. Eating more job's tears is very good for our health.
what does coix lachryma-jobi look like
coix lachryma-jobi belongs to the seed kernel of a gramineous plant coix lachryma-jobi. It is oblong in appearance, with a length of 5-8mm, a width of 4-6mm and a thickness of 3-4mm. The ventral mask has a wide groove and a brown hilum at the base. Its texture is powdery and solid, and its colors are mainly white or yellow and white.
the color of coix seed is white or yellow-white, with a little pink, which is very beautiful. The leaves of Coix lacryma-jobi are broad and hairless, the seeds are hard, the involucre is oval, the surface is brownish gray, and there are many stripes. Moreover, its fibrous roots are thick, with a diameter of 3 mm.
In addition, the wild coix seed rice is a kind of panicum miliaceum, also known as coix seed beads, grass beads, Huihui rice, etc. Its stem is about one meter high, with many branches and wide leaves like bamboo leaves. The raceme is axillary, the fruit is oblong, and the texture is hard
Job's tears origin
Job's tears are mainly distributed in subtropical areas, and China has a wide distribution range and a long cultivation history. Coix seed is known as the king of gramineous plants in the world and is regarded as a friend of life and health in Europe. Its nutritional value is very high, and it can be used not only as food, but also as medicine.
Among them, Coix lacryma-jobi in Guilin, Guangxi is famous. Coix lacryma-jobi produced in this area has the characteristics of pure seeds, large particles, rich starch, sugar and fat, strong cooking and waxy taste, sweet and delicious. Moreover, Guilin has a mild climate and fertile and humid soil, which is especially suitable for the growth of coix seed.
What are the effects and functions of Coix seed?
1. Treating rough skin
Many people know that Coix seed has the effect of beauty beauty, so relatively Coix seed can certainly treat rough skin, because Coix seed is also rich in protein decomposing enzymes, which can soften keratin after entering the body.
It can treat some rough skin or warts well. You will find that your skin is getting better and better if you persist for a long time. Besides, taking Coix seed for a long time can also speed up the metabolism in your body, which women who love beauty must know!
2. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases
If you eat 5-1g of Coicis Semen every day, you can lower your blood cholesterol and triglyceride, and prevent hyperlipidemia, hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular diseases and heart disease; Coix seed is also rich in water-soluble fiber.
bile salts can be adsorbed, which makes the absorption rate of fat in intestine worse, and then reduces blood lipid and blood sugar. Therefore, coix seed can prevent cardiovascular diseases.
3. Strengthening the spleen and stomach and promoting metabolism
Coix seed contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, which can promote metabolism and reduce gastrointestinal burden. It can be used as a tonic food for patients who are weak during or after illness, and it is also effective for chronic enteritis and dyspepsia to eat Coix seed food frequently.
Job's tears are easy to digest and absorb, and their effects are mild whether they are used for nourishing or medical treatment. In addition, Coix seed has the function of strengthening the spleen. Adding appropriate amount of Coix seed into rice congee and boiling it together can strengthen the spleen, stop diarrhea and relieve abdominal distension and other symptoms.