Coix seed has high nutritional value and is known as "the king of Gramineae in the world". Coix seed is edible, tastes like rice, is easy to digest and absorb, and can be cooked in porridge or soup. Winter melon soup in summer and autumn can be eaten with meals, clearing away heat and promoting diuresis. Because of its rich nutrition, coix seed is a good medicine for the elderly, pregnant women and children who are weak and recovered after a long illness, and can be taken frequently. Whether it is used for nourishing or treating diseases, the effect is very mild, slight cold does not hurt the stomach, and spleen is not nourishing. It is reported that coix seed treatment component coix seed ester not only has nourishing effect, but also is an anticancer agent, which can inhibit Ehrlich ascites cancer cells and can be used for gastric cancer and cervical cancer. In addition to the above-mentioned functions of coix seed ester, coix seed alcohol contained in coix seed root also has the functions of lowering blood pressure, diuresis, relieving fever and expelling ascaris, and is suitable for hypertension, urinary calculi, urinary tract infections, ascariasis and the like.
Coix seed leaves can be decocted in water, which is fragrant and diuretic. The usual dosage of coix seed is 20-30 grams, and the dosage can be increased to 60 grams if the patient is seriously ill.
Coix seed beauty wine: Coix seed powder 100g bottled, soaked in 400 ml rice wine, can be drunk after one week, 20 ml each time, if mixed with orange juice, lemon juice, apple juice and other juices, the drinking effect is better. Has effects in caring skin, and can be used for treating pachylosis and verruca plana.
Coix seed lotus lily porridge: Boil 50g of Coix seed, 30g of lotus seed (cored) and 20g of lily, then cook with 50g of japonica rice, and add appropriate amount of brown sugar (or honey) to taste. Has effect in invigorating spleen, eliminate dampness, moistening lung, relieving diarrhea and beauty beauty.