JOB’S TEARS (Coix Lacryma-jobi)
This annual tufted grass has robust stems with spear shaped leaves. It is native to this region. It is sometimes planted as an ornamental plant or for the ripe fruits which are made into necklaces or rosaries. The ripe seeds are white, tinged with blue or brown. In Asia, the seeds are sometimes cooked as porridge or made into flour. They are cosmetic, tonic, diuretic, sedative and emollient and are eaten to clear warts, acne, rheumatism and gout. The seeds reduce inflammation, cool fever and stimulate digestion. They are given to strengthen the spleen and to treat bronchitis, beri-beri and appendicitis. In China, they are even eaten as a cancer preventative. In tropical America, the leaves are chewed for toothache and in Indonesia, the root is used to treat intestinal worms
Do you know …that the China Barley that your mother use to brew a cooling drink for your consumption is actually Job's Tears
If you are interested to order a true blue Singapore Job Tear's necklace similar to this, contact LUV@ADVENTURE
Do you know …that the China Barley that your mother use to brew a cooling drink for your consumption is actually Job's Tears
If you are interested to order a true blue Singapore Job Tear's necklace similar to this, contact LUV@ADVENTURE