Job’s Tears Poria Tea has the effects of inducing diuresis and seepage of dampness (promoting the flow of water to get rid of dampness), strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and nourishing the heart, but the effects are limited and generally fall short of therapeutic effects. The side effects of Job’s Tears Poria Tea are not yet clear.
Job’s tear grains, that is, Coix lacryma, has the effect of diuresis and seepage of dampness, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea. It can be used to treat edema, dysuria (unsmooth urination), diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, intestinal carbuncle (carbuncle occurring in the intestines and bowels, manifested by fever, pain in the right abdomen, and palpable lumps), and warts (sarcoma growing on the skin). Pregnant women should be cautious.
Poria has the efficacy of inducing diuresis, subduing swelling, seeping dampness, strengthening the spleen and tranquilizing the heart. It is used for treating edema, phlegm (pathological products formed by impaired water metabolism), diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, palpitation and insomnia. Caution should be exercised in cases of yin deficiency without dampness-heat, deficiency of cold and essence-slip, and qi deficiency and subsidence.
Job’s Tears Poria Tea has a certain alleviating effect on edema, dysuria, water retention, phlegm and so on. However, Job’s Tears Poria Tea has a limited effect and should not be used as a substitute for medication to treat diseases.
Job’s Tears Poria Tea is not a substitute for medication. If you feel unwell after drinking Job’s Tears Poria Tea, it is recommended that you stop using it and seek medical advice promptly.