Job's tears

Job's Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi)

Job's Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi), also known as adlay or adlai, is a tall grain-bearing perennial tropical plant of the family Poaceae (grass family). The plant gets its name from the nature of its seeds, which are hard, shiny, and pearly white, resembling tears.

Pronunciation

Job's Tears: /dʒoʊbz tɪərz/

Etymology

The name "Job's Tears" refers to the biblical figure Job, and the "tears" he shed, which the seeds of the plant are said to resemble. The scientific name Coix lacryma-jobi is derived from the Greek words 'koox' meaning a shell, and 'lacryma-jobi' meaning Job's tears.

Description

Job's Tears grows up to 1-3 meters tall, with broad leaves and a stout, erect stem. The flowers are borne in the leaf axils, and the fruit is a hard-shelled, bead-like seed. The plant is native to Southeast Asia but is now found throughout the tropics.

Uses

Job's Tears is used both as a food and in traditional medicine. The seeds are edible and are often used in soups, salads, and stews. In traditional medicine, Job's Tears is used to treat a variety of ailments, including arthritis, respiratory disorders, and skin conditions.

Related Terms

• Grain
• Perennial plant
• Tropical plant
• Poaceae
• Traditional medicine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Job's tears
• Wikipedia's article - Job's tears

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