Can Gorgon Fruit and Job's Tears be eaten at the same time?

Many friends asked: "Can water chestnut and coix seed be eaten at the same time?" The answer is yes. The effect of eating water chestnut and coix seed at the same time is very obvious. It can not only strengthen the spleen and stomach, but also replenish qi and blood. There is no side effect of eating them at the same time, so you can eat them together with confidence. However, it is important to note that it is not suitable for people who are severely afraid of cold, have weak spleen and stomach, and have too much turbid air in the body.

Gorgon fruit has the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, nourishing and strengthening the body. It is somewhat similar to lotus seeds, but its astringent and sedative effect is stronger than lotus seeds. It is suitable for chronic diarrhea, frequent urination, nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, excessive menstruation and low back pain in women, etc. In addition, water chestnut can promote blood circulation and make people's face rosy and fair.

“Job’s tears are the best at promoting diuresis without depleting the true yin energy. They are most suitable for those with excessive dampness in the lower body.” Job’s tears are slightly cool in nature, so they are not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, or those who are more afraid of cold limbs. The main effect of coix seed is to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. Strengthening the spleen can nourish the lungs, and removing dampness can resolve phlegm.

Eat Gorgon Fruit and Job's Tears Together:

Strengthens the spleen and stomach; the effects of yam, coix seed and Euryale ferox porridge in replenishing qi and blood and strengthening the spleen and stomach are recognized.

Dispel dampness and promote diuresis, strengthen the spleen and tonify the lungs; the main effect of coix seed is to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, strengthen the spleen can tonify the lungs, and remove dampness can resolve phlegm. Therefore, coix seed can also be used to treat lung heat, lung abscess, and lung atrophy. When used together with water chestnut, they complement each other and make up for each other's deficiencies.

Job's tears (Coix chinensis Tod.), also known as coix seed, coix seed, and six-grain seed, is the seed kernel of the Poaceae plant Coix. It is cool in nature, sweet and light in taste, and enters the spleen, lung, and kidney meridians. It has the effects of promoting diuresis, strengthening the spleen, removing numbness, clearing away heat and discharging pus. Job's tears grows in warm and humid lands and valley streams, and is more common below 2,000 meters above sea level.

Due to the high nutritional value of Job's tears, it is known as the "king of the world's grasses"; in Europe, it is called the "grass of life and health"; in Japan, it has recently been listed as an anti-cancer food, and its value has doubled. Job's tears are easily digested and absorbed, and have a mild effect whether used for nourishment or medical purposes.

Job's tears is the seed kernel of the Poaceae plant Coix lachryma-jobi. Coix is ​​a perennial plant with erect stems, lanceolate leaves and ovate fruits that are white or grayish white. Job's tears has high nutritional value and is known as the "king of the world's grasses". In Europe, it is called the "friend of life and health." Job's tears are mostly grown in mountainous areas, and Wuyi Mountain area has a long history of cultivation. Ancient people regarded coix seed as a natural treasure and used it for sacrifices. Modern people regard coix seed as a nutritious summer food that can be eaten and used as medicine.