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Barley (Job's Tears)

Cool

薏米 (Yì Mǐ)

Grain

Flavor (味)

SweetBland

Organ Affinity (归经)

SpleenStomachLung

Benefits

  • ✓ Drains dampness
  • ✓ Strengthens spleen
  • ✓ Clears heat
  • ✓ Benefits joints

Good For

phlegm dampnessdamp heat

Avoid If

yang deficiency

Best Season

SummerLate Summer