Job's Tears

In this article, we'll learn more about Job's Tears, its folklore, healing, and magical uses.

This summer, HCCC introduced a new addition to our Craft Garden: the Coix Lacryma Jobi plant, also known as Job’s Tears! This plant produces tear-shaped seeds in a variegated gray color that can be used in jewelry making and beading. These beads are unique, as they grow naturally on the plant, with a hole through the middle and a hard, shiny coating.

All about Job's Tears - what they are, how to cook them, where to find them

Job's tears ornamental grass makes an interesting border or container specimen that may get 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 m.) tall. These wide arching stems add graceful interest to the garden. Learn more in this article.

South Koreans turned this simple grain into a nutty energy drink.

Job's tears, Coix lacryma-jobi is the pulses and beans which supports Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antipyretic and Antispasmodic activity.

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50 seeds (naturally pre-drilled). Dried, therefore will not germinate. The naturally pre-drilled, polished bead that can be used to make necklaces

Job’s tears (coix lacryma-job’s) aka Ancient Barley is a tall grain bearing perennial tropical plant that is a member of the grass family that is closely related to corn is popular in Asian cultures as a food source and for making jewelry. Job’s tears, also known as Chinese pearl barley, received their name due to […]