Job’s tears are the alias of Coix lacryma, Coix lacryma and Poria cocos have the effect of diuresis and seepage of dampness (to promote the operation of water to dispel dampness), but there is no which one of them is better at dispelling dampness, and there are personal differences in the effect of the medication.
Job’s effect is to promote water seepage and dampness, strengthen the spleen to stop diarrhea, detoxification and dispersal of knots, in addition to paralysis, drainage of pus; Poria’s effect is to promote water seepage and dampness, strengthen the spleen, and tranquilize the heart and mind, so Job’s tears and Poria have the effect of promoting water seepage and dampness. But there is no argument that which one is more effective in removing dampness, because each person’s condition and constitution are different, and their effects are also different, so it is impossible to compare.
Job’s tears are often used in the spleen deficiency and dampness of edema and bloating, urination (urination), Poria can be used to treat a variety of cold and heat deficiency edema, Job’s tears and Poria are often used with the same.
If the body heavy dampness is recommended to consult a doctor, the specific medication to follow the doctor’s instructions.