Whole grains were one of the most important food crops in ancient times. Coix is one of them, and it has played an important role in history. Although it is no longer a daily ration for people, its plant still exists to this day. The value of coix is very high, and it is known as the "king of the world's grasses". This article will ** the three major functions of coix, and expand the introduction of other functions of coix to help farmers better understand the value of coix.
The fruit of coix, which we often call coix seeds, is edible. When ripening in autumn, coix plants are harvested, dried in the sun, and the fruits are removed. Coix seed, also known as barley and coix rice, was widely used as food in ancient times. It can be ground into flour to make pasta or eaten in porridge. Coix seeds are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin B1 and a variety of amino acids. Regular consumption of coix seeds helps to nourish the spleen and qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach. Especially for the elderly, children and pregnant women, the mild effect of barley does not hurt the stomach, and it is good for the spleen and greasy. According to the record of "Shennong's Materia Medica", taking barley for a long time can lighten the body and benefit qi.
In addition, the fruit of coix can also be used to make wine, and it has a unique taste and flavor. Coix seed's high nutritional value and diverse ways of eating make it a delicacy on people's tables.
The fruit of coix not only has edible value, but also has high economic value and technological value. Its round fruit is shaped like a bead and is known as a grass bead or a blood-sucking bead. Coix fruit can be used to make ornaments such as Bodhi beads and bracelets, and is very popular. On the market, a string of coix beads can be sold for tens or hundreds of dollars. In addition, rural farmers often use the fruit of coix to make door curtains to add a rural atmosphere to their homes. Growing up in the countryside, you should have a deep memory of this.
The process of making coix fruit is also a unique skill, which requires a series of complicated steps. Ripe coix fruits are selected, the husks are peeled off, and they are dried in the air. After that, it is processed through perforation, cutting, sanding, and other processes to make beautiful beads. These exquisite coix beads are highly sought after in the market and bring considerable economic benefits to farmers.
Coix seeds are not only rich in high nutritional value, but also have significant medicinal value. Before the Xia and Shang periods, coix seeds were widely cultivated as the main food crop, and later people discovered its medicinal value and listed it as a superior medicinal material. According to the "Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica", coix seed has the effects of curing dampness, benefiting the stomach and intestines, reducing edema, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and lightening the body and invigorating qi. Similarly, it is also evaluated by "Ben Shan Jing Shu" as a medicinal material that can dehumidify sexual dryness and can enter the spleen and replenish the spleen, and can be used for diseases such as tendon and cramp, rheumatism and paralysis. In rural areas, the elderly who understand this knowledge often harvest some coix seeds to cook porridge and drink, in order to enjoy its many medicinal benefits.
In addition to the above three functions, coix has many other functions. For example, coix can be used to improve skin problems and has a skincare and beauty effect. People can mix coix powder with an appropriate amount of water to make coix **, which can be applied to the face, which has the effect of removing freckle, whitening and shrinking pores. In addition, coix also has the effects of lowering blood lipids, clearing heat and detoxifying.
As an ancient cereal, although coix is no longer the first choice of people's daily food in modern life, its value and role can not be ignored. The fruit of coix is edible, rich in nutrients, and has the effect of tonifying the spleen and invigorating qi. The fruit of coix can also be used to make beads and bracelets, which have high economic value and craft value. In addition, coix seed also has significant medicinal value, which can be used to reduce symptoms such as dampness, gastrointestinal relief, and edema. In addition, coix has many other effects, such as improving skin problems, lowering blood lipids, **, etc. Understanding and utilizing the value of coix is not only the inheritance of ancient culture, but also the full use of natural resources. It is hoped that farmers can better understand and use coix to bring benefits to themselves and their families.