What is Hato Mugi?

Hato Mugi is a sturdy grain that can also be used to add flavor and body to any soups and stews that require lengthy cooking times. Sometimes known as “beauty pearls”, many cultures place a high value on this grain and ascribe to it detoxifying and purifying properties.

What is coix seed good for?

Coix is suitable for relieving muscle spasm and blood sugar regulations [6,7]. This plant is used for the treatment of abdominal bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and also has anti-allergic properties [8,9].

Is Job’s Tears healthy?

It is considered a nutritious health food in Asian countries. The seeds of Job’s tears are tear-shaped and come in several colors including yellow, brown, white, and purple. The seeds are sometimes used as ornamental beads. The root and seed of the plant are sometimes used as a medicine.

Is Pearl barley the same as coix seed?

Job’s tears—also known as coix seed, Chinese pearl barley, or hato mugi in Japanese —are named for the way they look while still in the husk: like fat, shining brown or grey teardrops.

Is there a remedy for Hato Mugi tears?

There is also a macrobiotic home remedy that uses cooked hato mugi or Chinese barley made into a plaster to be applied over the skin. This is said to soften and draw out excess hard fat or protein – that is, tumors.

What kind of rice do you use for Hato Mugi?

In the macrobiotic diet, hato mugi is recommended for regular consumption by cancer patients as well as healthy individuals. It is usually cooked with brown rice, about four parts rice to one part hato mugi.

Can a hatomugi toner be used as a moisturizer?

This skin-conditioning toner contains natural hatomugi (Job’s tears) as a moisturizer. While highly moisturizing and nourishing for rough, dry patches, it does not leave the skin feeling sticky or greasy. Protects the skin with powerful hydration, fighting irritation to keep the skin soft and smooth.

How did hatomugi skin conditioner get its name?

Hatomugi was indeed the first on my list, beauty shopping-wise. The name Hatomugi itself actually means Job’s Tears, the extract that’s used in the product. It is also the same ingredient in ALBION SkinCon is prized for. I wasn’t familiar with Job’s Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi) but its other name, Chinese Pearl Barley, now that’s something I know.