Botanical Name: semen coicis USDA Certified Organic Ingredients: organic job's tear Country of Origin: China  Qualities: Job's Tear is often utilized as TCM as well as a supplementary medical food. Job's tears is a broad-leaved, branched grass. It is native to China, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. 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 in TCM.  Common Use: Job’s Tears is a cereal plant native to Southeast Asia.