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Recipes with Job's tears (coix)

Eight-Treasure Beauty and Blemish-Reducing Congee (Ba Bao Mei Yan Qu Ban Zhou)

traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen, clearing dampness, and supporting an even complexion and reduction of pigmentation spots

⏱ 105 min 2–3 bowls / 1 pot (2–3 servings)

Soups

Kudzu Root and Job's Tears Pork Soup (Fen Ge Yi Mi Shou Rou Tang)

traditionally associated with relaxing tight muscles, reducing inflammation, and supporting circulation for neck, shoulder and upper back tension

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Jian Pi Qu Shi Tea (Spleen-Strengthening Dampness-Clearing Tea)

traditionally supports digestive wellness and helps clear summer dampness

⏱ 65 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Lotus Leaf Winter Melon Soup

traditionally used to support the body in clearing summer heat and dampness

⏱ 55 min 4–5 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Water Chestnut and Job's Tears Congee

traditionally used to clear heat, support the spleen, ease dampness, and help reduce uric acid levels

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Glehnia, Polygonatum, Lotus Seed & Barley Soup

traditionally associated with gently nourishing the spleen and stomach, supporting appetite and firmer stools in children

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Reed Root, Barley, Honeysuckle & Pear Drink

traditionally associated with clearing lung and stomach heat, supporting immunity, and easing discomfort around vaccination

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls (for one child's daily serving)

Soups

Job's Tears and Chicken Broth (Ying Mi Ji Rou Geng)

traditionally used to support the spleen, strengthen the constitution, and encourage appetite in children with a weak digestive system

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 child servings

Congee & Porridge

Yam, Job's Tears and Persimmon Cake Congee (Huai Shan Yi Mi Shi Bing Zhou)

traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support lung function, and ease persistent cough with phlegm

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 2–3 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Laba Eight-Treasure Congee

traditionally used to warm the stomach and dispel cold in winter

⏱ 10 hr 4–6 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Prince Ginseng, White Hyacinth Bean and Pearl Barley Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen constitution and support recovery during HFMD season

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls / 1–2 child servings

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Three-Bean Jelly (Mung Bean, Job's Tears & Adzuki)

traditionally used to clear heat, support skin recovery, and ease mouth sores

⏱ 35 min 4–6 jelly cups

Soups

Chinese Yam Dampness-Clearing Soup (Huai Shan Qu Shi Tang)

Traditionally used to support the spleen, clear internal dampness, and ease spring fatigue

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Yam, Lotus Seed, Barley and Red Bean Soup

traditionally used to support spleen function and help clear internal dampness

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 4–5 bowls / 1 pot

Herbal & Flower Teas

Poria Cocos, Job's Tears, and Fresh Ginger Tea

Traditionally associated with clearing bad breath, relieving bloating, and draining excess dampness

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls

Soups

Winter Melon, Lotus Leaf and Sugarcane Sweet Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting digestion

⏱ 45 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Winter Melon, Hyacinth Bean, Job's Tears and Frog Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat, supporting digestion and reducing dampness

⏱ 140 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Ginkgo Tofu Skin Job's Tears Sweet Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the lungs, brighten skin, and reduce internal heat

⏱ 70 min 4–5 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Fresh Lotus Leaf Winter Melon Job's Tears Sugar Cane Drink

Traditionally used to clear summer heat, relieve dampness, and refresh the body

⏱ 85 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Mung Bean, Barley & Seaweed Sweet Soup

traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting urinary comfort

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Smilax, Ground Mouse Root, and Millettia Pork Rib Soup

traditionally used to support heat-clearing, dampness-draining, and detoxifying

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Old Cucumber, Mung Bean and Barley Pork Rib Soup

traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and nourishing fluids

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Fresh Lotus Leaf & Aged Yellow Cucumber Soup

Clears summer heat and supports healthy fluid balance

⏱ 105 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Yinchen Codonopsis Dampness-Clearing Soup (Yin Chen Dang Shen Qu Shi Tang)

traditionally used to support recovery from shingles and ease post-herpetic nerve discomfort

⏱ 75 min 2–3 bowls / 1 day's serving