Chinese Pearl Barley is a common grain and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal, which is called Job’s Tear Seed in TCM. While Chinese pearl barley water is a common drink.
Xiao Shanwen, director of the Taipei Zhenguan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, introduced three recipes of cooking Chinese pearl barley water, which can remove edema, get rid of acne and can whiten the skin.
1. Chinese Pearl Barley Water
Method: Wash and soak barley until soft, put it in the water to boil, and then simmer for 20 minutes on low heat.
Efficacy: Promote urination and remove dampness, eliminate edema, whiten skin, eliminate fatigue.
Chinese pearl barley is mild and slightly cold. Do not drink too much if you have a cold physique, just drink 1-2 times a week. It is not suitable for pregnant women and women having periods….