Organic Job's Tear, 10.5oz

Botanical Name: semen coicisUSDA Certified OrganicIngredients: organic job's tearCountry of Origin: China  Qualities: Job's Tear is often utilized as traditional medicine as well as a supplementary medical food. Job's tears is a broad-leaved, branched grass. It is native to China, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It is considered a nutritious health food in Asian countries. The seeds of Job's tears are tear-shaped and come in several colors including yellow, brown, white, and purple. The seeds are sometimes used as ornamental beads. The root and seed of the plant are sometimes used as a medicine. People take Job's tears for hay fever, high cholesterol, cancer, warts, arthritis, obesity, and respiratory tract infections. It is also used to treat a disease called toxoplasmosis that is caused by a parasite. Common Use: The seeds may also be boiled along with water to create beverage product, that is available in the market as a substitute healthy food. The beneficial effects of J