Coix Lacryma-Jobi Var vs Daniellia Oliveri

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Herb

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Var

Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen

Musculoskeletal

Daniellia Oliveri

Daniellia oliveri

Musculoskeletal

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Var

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Daniellia Oliveri

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Cultivated variety of Job's Tears widely used in Korean traditional medicine and Hanbang for spleen tonic, dampness removal, and anti-inflammatory conditions.

West African tree yielding an oleoresin similar to copaiba, used for joint pain, skin conditions, and respiratory disorders.

Active Compounds

coixenolide, coixol, polysaccharides, amino acids, fatty acids

oleoresin, diterpenes, beta-caryophyllene, sesquiterpenes, tannins

Traditional Uses

spleen weakness, dampness, diarrhea, joint pain, edema

Joint pain, Skin conditions, Wound healing, Respiratory disorders

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antiedema, immunomodulation, antitumor

Anti-inflammatory activity, Antimicrobial properties, Analgesic effects, Wound healing support

Adult Dosage

30–60g cooked in rice porridge or tea daily

Topical resin application; internal use under supervision

Contraindications

pregnancy, very dry conditions, constipation

Pregnancy, Kidney disease (internal resin)

Side Effects

constipation with overuse, mild digestive upset

Skin sensitization, Possible kidney irritation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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