Ingredient: Malt sprout (mai ya) (Hordeum vulgare).
| Mandarin: 麥芽 Pin-Yin: Mai Ya English: Malt Korean: 맥아 Romaji: Bakuga Kanji: 麦芽 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Hordei Fructus germinatus
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Neutral, sweet
Channels Entered:
- Spleen, liver, stomach
Herb Actions:
- Alleviates in stagnation of food
- Fortifies the stomach
- Limits lactation
- Encourages the smooth movement of liver qi
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those who are lactating, unless taken in smaller doses
Commonly Found In:
- Pinellia & Gastrodia Combination, Fritillaria & Platycodon Formula