I planted a stump of juzudama (bead tree) on a trial basis.

A naturalized plant that came with the spread of rice. It was named juzudama because the autumn fruits were used as beads.

Astragalus was bred as a cultivated species from Jew’s dama.

They have made this juzudama fruit larger and less hard.

Jyuzudama is a medicinal herb used in Chinese herbal medicine. The seeds can be infused and drunk as a tea. It is effective for neuralgia, rheumatism, and stiff shoulders.

I just took an infusion and it’s muuuuuch easier to drink!

Also known as “juzudama” (bead-shaped beads).

Classification: Poaceae, Juzudama

Scientific Name／ Coix lacryma-jobi

English name: Job’s tears

Country of origin／Tropical Asian origin

Flowering season: July – October

Plant height / 1 to 2 m