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Barley (Job's Tears) Quick Facts

Name
Barley (Job's Tears) (薏米, Yì Mǐ)
Thermal Nature
Cool
Flavor
Sweet, Bland
Organ Affinity
Spleen, Stomach, Lung
Best Season
Summer, Late Summer
Good For
phlegm dampness, damp heat

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