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Reed Rhizome, Job's Tears and Pear Water

Traditionally clears internal heat and moistens the throat

In short: Reed Rhizome, Job's Tears and Pear Water is a tonic drinks & water that Traditionally clears internal heat and moistens the throat. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, children's wellness. Total time about 50 min. Key ingredients: reed rhizome, job's tears / coix seed, rock sugar.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min
Makes
600 ml
Respiratory & Lung WellnessChildren's Wellness
Reed Rhizome, Job's Tears and Pear Water

Why people make this water

From birth through their early school years, little ones get a lot of vaccinations, and sometimes several are combined into one shot. Children who are a bit delicate, or who tend to carry “internal heat,” can feel feverish and out of sorts afterward. Nourilo’s gentle idea here is simple comfort: start a cooling drink a day or two before the appointment to help take the edge off. This reed rhizome, Job’s tears and snow pear water is mild and balanced, traditionally said to clear heat, drain dampness, and moisten the lungs while encouraging the body’s own fluids.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Job's tears (coix) · Randomized controlled trial · 2024
    Myeloperoxidase activity rose significantly in the placebo group after 8 weeks but showed no significant change in the adlay tea group. Vascular endothelial function improved in the adlay group, especially in those over 40.Limitation: Participants were healthy adults and the outcomes were surrogate markers, so the results say little about clinical disease outcomes. Tea is a polyphenol-rich extract, not whole grain.PubMed 38945894 · 2 more job's tears (coix) studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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