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Yi Yi Ren #1242

Pin Ying Name: Yi Yi Ren

Chinese Name: 薏苡仁

English Name: Job's Tears

Latin Name: Coicis, Semen

Herbs That Relieve Dampness (Diuretics)
Category
Properties
Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Sweet
Bland
Slightly Cold
Cool
Spleen
Stomach
Lung
Kidney
Large Intestine
9-30g 90g (Maximum)
Actions & Indications
Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage

Strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness

  • Dampness Stagnation
  • Spleen Deficiency Dampness with diarrhea, leg Qi, painful urinary dribbling
  • Damp-Warmth (treats root and manifestations)

Expels Wind-Dampness and relieves pain

  • Wind-Damp Bi (increases joint mobility and decreases spasms in chronic cases) for stiffness of the muscles, severe arthralgia and joint immobility

Clears Heat and expels pus

  • Soft, pustulated carbuncles, Lung and Intestinal abscess

Clears Damp-Heat

  • Any Damp-Heat condition at any level with a greasy, white tongue coat and digestive problems
Contraindications
  • Do not use for Deficiency with sinking tendencies.
  • Caution with long term use during pregnancy.
  • Use with caution for those with spermatorrhea and polyuria.