Coix seed is sweet, light and cold. Entering the spleen, lung and kidney meridians has the effects of clearing heat, eliminating dampness and eliminating edema. Therefore, people with high body moisture and easy edema can often drink barley porridge. If paired with red beans, the effect of detumescence and diuresis is better. Coix seed is cold, and people with deficiency-cold constitution are not suitable for long-term consumption; Coix seed can reduce swelling and diuresis, which may lead to excessive water excretion in pregnant women, resulting in decreased amniotic fluid, which is not conducive to fetal growth and development.

2. Lycium barbarum has the effects of tonifying kidney and essence, nourishing liver and improving eyesight, nourishing blood and calming nerves, promoting fluid production to quench thirst, moistening lung and relieving cough. Excessive consumption can lead to eye diseases.

To sum up, they have different functions and should not be mixed. You can drink and play. Decoct and take medicine.