Job's Tears Seed - Coicis lacryma-jobi Semen - Yi Yi Ren - Organic Grade

Coicis Semen (Job’s Tears)

Botanical Name: Coix lacryma-jobi. 

Common Names: Job’s Tears / Yi Yi Ren / 薏苡仁

Grade: ND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, heavy metals, and aflatoxins

Origin: Grown and harvested in Fujian Province, China

Product Overview

Coicis Semen, also known as Job’s Tears (Yi Yi Ren), is a traditional botanical widely used across East Asian kitchens and classical herbal practices.

Mild, slightly nutty, and naturally versatile, it has long been incorporated into soups, porridges, teas, and seasonal wellness-style cooking.

Our ND Grade Yi Yi Ren is organically grown, sulfur-free, pesticide-free, and low-temperature dried to preserve its natural color, aroma, and smooth texture. Its gentle flavor makes it suitable for daily culinary use and traditional herbal blends.

How to Use

Soups & Congee

Add 15–30 g of Yi Yi Ren to porridge, soup, or congee.

Simmer until soft and creamy.

Tea & Decoction

Simmer 10–15 g with botanicals such as red bean or lotus seed in 500–700 ml of water.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

Use as a base grain in herbal soups, slow-simmered broths, or mixed with rice and other grains in everyday cooking.

Intended Use & Preparation

Not for direct consumption in dry form.

To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, porridge, or soup.

Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions.

Features

• ND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, heavy metals, and aflatoxins

• Organically grown with no chemical additives

• Low-temperature dried to preserve natural color and texture

• Mild, versatile flavor suitable for daily use

• Packed in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yi Yi Ren is described as sweet and bland, and slightly cool in nature.

It is widely referenced in classical herbal texts and commonly included in traditional soups, porridges, and seasonal decoction recipes across East Asian food culture.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.