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| Other Names: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing |
| Category: Drain Dampness |
| English: Coix Seeds Pinyin: Yi Yi Ren Pharmaceutical: Coicis Semen |
| Organs: Lung • Kidney • Spleen • Stomach Temperature: Slightly Cold |
| Taste: Sweet • Bland Toxicity: |
| Patterns: Wind Damp Bi • Damp Heat • Spleen Qi Deficiency • Spleen Damp Heat Encumbering |
Actions: Strengthen Spleen • Clear Damp Heat at any level • Promote urination • Clear abscess in Lung and Large Intestine • clear Wind Damp Bi for bones and sinews
Key 2nd Actions: Dissipate Nodules • Expel Pus • Stop Diarrhea • Treat Hepatitis |
| Indications: Lung or Large Intestine abscess, plantar warts, nodules, Wind Damp Bi bones and sinews, joint stiffness, joint spasms, greasy tongue, slippery pulse, digestive issues, edema, Urinary Track Infection, Leg Qi edema |
| Contraindications: None noted |
| Typical Dosage: 9g to 30g Guidelines |
| Parts Used: Seeds |
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| Formulas with Yi Yi Ren |
| Ma Xing Yi Gan Tang, San Ren Tang, Shen Ling Bai Zhu San, Wei Jing Tang, Xuan Bi Tang, Zi Sheng Wan |
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Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:
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