Red coix seed, different from white coix seed, belongs to the staple food category, so of course it is rich in starch! In addition, coix seed is rich in protein and oil. It contains vitamins B 1, B2, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals, and is rich in water-soluble fiber. Although coix seed has the function of lowering blood fat and blood sugar, it is only a health food and cannot be used as medicine.

In addition to the function of red coix seed, white coix seed also has the medicinal value of traditional Chinese medicine in most cases, which can treat spleen dampness, relieve arthralgia and stop diarrhea. Coix seed can be used to treat edema, beriberi, dysuria, dampness stagnation and diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency.