Mai Ya (Chao)
Fructus Hordei Germinatus麦芽(炒)
- Nature
- Astringent, Neutral
- Flavours
- Salty, Sweet
- Meridians
- Spleen, Stomach
- Class
- Digestion-Promoting Medicinals (Xiao Dao Yao)
- Dosage
- 9–12 · 10–15 · 30–120 g
Actions / Functions
- Favors digestion
- Mai Ya (Chao): this preparation reinforces Mai Ya’s capacity to favor digestion and stop lactation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Disperses Food Accumulations
- Harmonizes the Stomach and the Centre
- Stops diarrhea
- Stops lactation