麩炒薏苡仁 · Fu Chao Yi Yi Ren
Dampness-draining herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional functions: Promotes urination and drains dampness, fortifies spleen and stops diarrhea, dispels bi, discharges pus, resolves toxin and dissipates nodules.
| Latin Name | Coicis Semen |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 麩炒薏苡仁 · Fu Chao Yi Yi Ren |
| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
| Efficacy Category | Dampness-draining |
| Botanical Origin | The dried ripe kernel of Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen (Roman.) Stapf (Poaceae), stir-fried with bran. |
| Nature & Flavour | Sweet, Bland; Cool |
| Channels Entered | Spleen, Stomach, Lung |
Fu Chao Yi Yi Ren (Bran-fried Coix Seed) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in Fujian, Hebei, Liaoning.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet, Bland; Cool
Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach, Lung
Identification & Quality Standard
Coicis Semen
Botanical Origin
The dried ripe kernel of Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen (Roman.) Stapf (Poaceae), stir-fried with bran.
Production Regions
Primarily produced in Fujian, Hebei, Liaoning.
Quality Requirements
Superior is large, full, white, powdery.
Wide ovate or oval, 4~8mm long, 4~6mm wide. After bran frying, surface is pale yellow, slightly fragrant. Broken with white endosperm.
Sweet, Bland; CoolSpleenStomachLung
Promotes urination and drains dampness, fortifies spleen and stops diarrhea, dispels bi, discharges pus, resolves toxin and dissipates nodules.
In the Chinese materia medica, Fu Chao Yi Yi Ren is classified among the Dampness-draining herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
