Radix Coicis

Name

Yi Yi Gen (Jobstears Root)

1. 薏苡根
2. Yi Yi Gen
3. Jobstears Root

The Effect of Radix Coicis

Property

Sweet, bland, slightly cold; spleen and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Clear damp-heat, strengthen the spleen and kill parasites.

Indications

Jaundice, morbid leucorrhea, edema, abdominal pain due to parasites, hernia, amenorrhea, stranguria.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.