Job's Tears

Coix

Coix is a traditional plant used in various Asian cultures, particularly in China. Traditionally, it has been utilized for its potential health benefits but specific uses vary widely and are not consistently documented across different traditions. Scientific evidence suggests that Coix may have some potential in cancer treatment; a study found that combining Kanglaite injection with toripalimab and chemotherapy showed manageable safety and preliminary antitumor activity in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients, though further validation is needed. In rheumatoid arthritis research, CSO from coix seeds modulated synovial tissue and serum biomarkers, indicating possible anti-inflammatory effects. Additionally, fermentation of Coix seeds has been shown to influence microbial composition and enhance flavor profiles, potentially improving its nutritional profile by reducing starch and fat content while increasing protein and phenolic compounds. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for coix, but further research is warranted to fully understand its potential applications and effects.

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Warnhinweise

Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.

Was die Wissenschaft sagt

  • Die Kombination der Kanglaite-Injektion mit Toripalimab und Chemotherapie zeigte eine verwaltbare Sicherheit und vorläufige antitumorale Aktivität bei Patienten mit fortgeschrittenem NSCLC, obwohl die Ergebnisse noch zu überprüfen sind. D PMID
  • CSO modulierte 16 synoviale Gewebemarker und 12 Serummarker zu Aminosäuren, Arachidonsäure, Lipiden, Sphingolipiden und Carnitinen bei Ratten mit rheumatischer Arthritis durch CFA. D PMID
  • Die Studie zeigte an, dass verschiedene Getreidefermentationssubstrate die Mikroflora- und daraus resultierenden Geschmacksprofile bei saurer Fleisch beeinflussen, wobei Kornkernen von Coix grünliche und fettige Nuancen fördern. D PMID
  • Die germinierte Coix zeigte einen verbesserten Nährwertprofil mit reduziertem Stärke- und Fettgehalt, erhöhter Proteingehalt und Phenole, sowie verringertem Bitterkeit. D PMID
  • Zwei Patienten mit widerstandsfähigen Periungel-Würmern zeigten nach 3-4 Behandlungen, die Filiforme Feuerstich und das erwärmende und Kanalreinigende TCM-Dampfbad kombinierten, vollständige Wurzelabsonderung ohne Nebenwirkungen. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Job's Tears?

Job's Tears (Coix) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Job's Tears?

5 sourced findings are recorded for Job's Tears; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Die Kombination der Kanglaite-Injektion mit Toripalimab und Chemotherapie zeigte eine verwaltbare Sicherheit und vorläufige antitumorale Aktivität bei Patienten mit fortgeschrittenem NSCLC, obwohl die Ergebnisse noch zu überprüfen sind.

How strong is the evidence for Job's Tears?

The strongest finding for Job's Tears carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Job's Tears safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Job's Tears in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Job's Tears interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Job's Tears in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Job's Tears?

Job's Tears is also known as: Coïx.

Is Job's Tears a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Quellen

  1. T2 Fermentation substrate drives flavor differentiation: Multi-omics analysis of flavor formation mechanisms in sour meat fermented by various grains. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Coix Seed Oil Ameliorates Rheumatoid Arthritis by Modulating Inflammation-Associated Metabolic Pathways. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Safety and Clinical Outcomes of Kanglaite Injection in Combination with Toripalimab and Chemotherapy for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Real-World Retrospective Analysis. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Refractory Periungual Warts Treated with Filiform Fire Needle Combined with Warming-Yang and Collateral-Dredging Chinese Medicine Soak: A Two-Case Report. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Comparative Evaluation of Germination Methods on the Nutritional and Sensory Profile of Coix. literature abstract metadata