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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最佳证据
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注意事项

仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同,请查阅所引来源。

科学怎么说

  • 康莱特注射液与托里帕利单抗和化疗联合使用在晚期NSCLC患者中显示出了可管理的安全性和初步的抗肿瘤活性,但这些发现仍需验证。 D PMID
  • CSO 调节了由CFA诱导的类风湿性关节炎大鼠模型中的16个滑膜组织和12个血清生物标志物,这些生物标志物与氨基酸、花生四烯酸、脂质、鞘脂和肉碱有关。 D PMID
  • 研究发现,不同的谷物发酵基质会影响酸肉中的微生物组成和最终风味,其中薏苡仁促进了青草味和油腻味。 D PMID
  • 发芽的薏苡显示出营养成分改善,淀粉和脂肪含量降低,蛋白质和酚类化合物增加,并且苦味减少。 D PMID
  • 两名患有顽固性甲周疣的患者在接受3-4次结合细火针和温阳通络中药泡洗治疗后,疣体完全脱落且未出现不良反应。 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: 康莱特注射液与托里帕利单抗和化疗联合使用在晚期NSCLC患者中显示出了可管理的安全性和初步的抗肿瘤活性,但这些发现仍需验证。

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.

来源

  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