Scientific name: Semen Coicis English name: Tear of Job Chinese name: Yi Yi Ren 薏苡仁Parts of the plant used: sun-dried seeds used plain or roastedZones of influence on the human body: the meridians of the Spleen, the Stomach, the Lung (and the Large intestine according to certain works).Nature: slightly cold- promotes the elimination of water and moisture, treat BI syndrome (joint pain) - eliminates heat - evacuates pus - tones the spleen - stops diarrheaTo be used in case of:- oedema, dysuria - rheumatic pains cold wind, stiffness of the four limbs - feverish dampness syndrome in the early stage - diffuse pains due to wind-dampness - lung abscess - intestinal abscess - diarrhea due to dampness of the Spleen - tonic product in the elderly and weak, especially with stiffness of the limbs.Contraindications, precautions: noneDosage: 9 to 30 g per day- Antipyretic action;- Analgesic action;- Cardiotonic action;- Inhibition of the contraction of striated muscles;- Improved immune functions;- Anti-cancer action in mice with extension of lifespan.