There are rumors in rural areas that coix seed can prevent and fight cancer. This is not without basis. It is rich in mineral elements and has a certain inhibitory effect on the reproduction of cancer cells. Therefore, healthy people can reduce the possibility of cancer by taking coix seed, and sick people can reduce the possibility of cancer worsening by taking coix seed. This article introduces the effects and functions of coix seed and lists precautions. Let’s learn about it together. 1. Friends must understand that it can prevent and fight cancer. The selenium contained in coix seed can effectively inhibit the reproduction of cancer cells and can be used as an auxiliary treatment for gastric cancer and cervical cancer. Healthy people who often eat coix seed can make the body lighter and reduce the risk of tumors. Job's tears contain vitamin E and are a beauty food. Eating them regularly can keep human skin shiny and delicate, eliminate acne and spots, and improve skin tone. 2. Friends must know that coix seed has the highest fiber content among cereals. It is low in fat and calories, and is the best staple food for weight loss. Moreover, Job's tears can remove moisture, reduce edema, and help lose weight. Job's tears contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, which can promote metabolism and reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. It can be used as a tonic food for weak patients during or after illness. Regular consumption is also effective for chronic enteritis, indigestion and other diseases. 3. Friends must understand that coix seed is mild and sweet in nature, which can not only promote diuresis and reduce swelling, but also strengthen the spleen and replenish the middle. It is most suitable for spleen deficiency, diarrhea, edema, beriberi and other symptoms. It can be used alone to make porridge or cook rice, or it can be used together with other drugs such as Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Astragalus membranaceus, Poria cocos to make medicinal food, such as Coix seed and Poria cocos porridge, Coix seed, ginseng, Poria cocos and lean meat soup, etc. Note: Friends must know that coix seed also has the effect of relaxing muscles and veins and eliminating pain. It is a commonly used medicine and food therapy for the treatment of arthritis. It can be used alone or mixed with atractylodes, papaya, etc. to prepare medicinal diet, such as coix seed papaya drink. People with spleen deficiency and diarrhea can fry the coix seeds before eating them, which will have a better effect. Because coix seed is good at removing dampness, it should be used with caution by people who have lost body fluid after a fever or who usually have yin deficiency or excessive yin deficiency and fire. |
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