Gu Ya (Rice Sprout)

Herb 1 of 6 in Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation

Channels:

SP, ST

Properties:

Sweet, Neutral

Latin:

Fructus Germinatus Oryzae Sativae

Chinese:

谷芽

Tone Marks:

gŭ yá

Chinese Herb Actions

• Dissolves Food Stagnation, Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, Promotes Digestion
  Mildly improves food digestion. Treats indigestion and poor appetite.
• Strengthens the Spleen, Improves Appetite
  Treats poor digestion, diarrhea, and poor appetite

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 10-15 grams in decoction. 30 grams for severe cases (Chen)