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Coix millet

Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Coix millet, scientifically known as Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen, is a versatile medicinal plant highly valued in traditional Eastern medicine. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to reduce inflammation, promote diuresis, and support skin health, making it a vital component in various holistic healing practices.

Family
Poaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root
Common names
Coix Millet · Adlay Millet · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Coix Lacryma-Jobi F. Ma-Yuen · Coix Lacryma-Jobi Subsp. Ma-Yuen · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, falling into the family Poaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Coix as the variety Coix lacrymata-jobi var. ma-yuen.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Poales
Family Poaceae
Genus Coix

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several key regions of East Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast provinces. Its range also extends into the North-Central areas and the Manchuria region of the country. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Korea. Together, these locations define its significant presence across the Eastern Asian landscape.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Manchuria
China China North-Central
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Korea
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indo-China Laos

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Benzoxazinoids.

Chemicals reported in Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Benzoxazinoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Benzoxazinoids

  1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation.

Conditions investigated for Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Inflammation

  1. Journal of natural products