Yi Yi Ren also called barley rice/Chinese barley/job’s tear/coix seeds is perfect for all seasons especially winter.It should be soaked overnight.Add it to soups,stew,cook it with rice,congee or even porridge.It drains damp&tonifies qi.Oedema,stiff achy joints worse in damp weather& muscle spasms.It can also help with a heavy,muzzy head/heavy arm & legs. I have been eating these all year&enjoying cooking them. #dampness #chinesemedicinenutrition #foodismedicine #acupuncture #hernebay #Chinatown