Category
Relieve Food Stagnation
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Hordei Fructus Germinatus
English Name
Dosage
9-15g
Entering Channels
LV
Flavor
sweet
Temperature
neutral
Pregnancy
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Chinese Herbal Formulas (Comprehensive List)
Individual Essential Oils
Kampo Name
Kampo Number
Kanji
Katakana
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Key Characteristics:
Cautions & Contraindications:
- Contraindicated in women during lactation, except in a very low dosage (up to 9g).
Actions & Indications:
- Reduces food stagnation and strengthens the Stomach: for poor digestion due to stagnation and accumulation of undigested starchy foods, as well as poorly digested milk in infants. Also, for weak digestion and loss of appetite in cases of Spleen deficiency. This strengthening function is rather weak.
- Restrains lactation: for women who are discontinuing nursing, or for distended and painful breasts.
- Facilitates the smooth flow of Liver qi: for constrained Liver qi manifesting as a stifling sensation and distention in the epigastrium or ribs, belching, and loss of appetite. It is a supplementary herb for these functions.
