The function of barley and red bean porridge is mainly to dispel dampness, which can get rid of moisture in the body. It is very suitable for people and bodies with heavy humidity in summer. It can be eaten as a meal and is a good product for eliminating dampness and strengthening the spleen. Others are used to regulate constipation, lose weight, whiten and so on.
Coix seed contains various vitamins and minerals, which can promote metabolism and reduce gastrointestinal burden, and can be used as tonic food for weak patients during or after illness. Regular consumption of coix seed food is also effective for chronic enteritis and dyspepsia. Coix seed can enhance renal function and has the effect of clearing heat and diuresis, so it is also effective for edema patients. Modern pharmacological studies have proved that Coix lachryma-jobi seed has anti-cancer effect, and its anti-cancer effective components contain selenium, which can effectively inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells and can be used for adjuvant treatment of gastric cancer and cervical cancer. Healthy people often eat coix seed, which can make the body flexible and reduce the occurrence of tumors; Coix seed contains a certain amount of vitamin E, which is a beauty food. Regular consumption can keep human skin shiny and delicate, eliminate acne and spots, improve skin color, and have a certain therapeutic effect on warts caused by virus infection. Coix seed is rich in vitamin B, which is very beneficial to prevent beriberi.