Job’s tears and lotus seed congee has the effect of inducing diuresis and seepage of dampness (promoting the operation of water to dispel dampness), strengthening the spleen to stop diarrhea, and nourishing the heart and calming the mind. However, food is not a substitute for medication.
Job’s tears is the Chinese medicine Coix lacryma, Coix lacryma has the effect of diuresis, removing paralysis, drainage of pus, strengthening the spleen, stopping diarrhea, detoxification and dissipation, applicable to urinary incontinence (urinary irregularities), lung carbuncle, edema, dampness paralysis constriction, diarrhea of the spleen, intestinal carbuncle (carbuncle in the bowels of the intestinal organs, with fever, pain in the right abdomen, and can be touched the lump as a manifestation of the disease), and other conditions. Adverse reactions are not clear, pregnant women should be used with caution.
Lotus seed has the effect of nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind, stopping the belt, tonifying the spleen and stopping diarrhea, benefiting the kidneys and astringent, applicable to palpitation and insomnia, diarrhea of spleen deficiency, subluxation of the belt, spermatorrhea and so on. Adverse reactions are not clear, and those who have fullness, plumpness and dry stools should not be served.
Overall Job’s tears and lotus seed congee has the effect of promoting water seepage and dampness, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind. However, when used as food, it does not have the therapeutic effect of drugs, and if you are not feeling well, it is recommended that you consult a hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of a professional physician, so as not to delay the condition.