Mai Ya

Herbs that relieve food stagnation

 

 

 

Channels: LIV, SP, ST

Properties: Sweet, Neutral

Common: Barley Sprout, Malt

Latin: Fructus Germinatus Hordei Vulgaris

Actions:

  • Reduce food stagnation, specific for indigested starchy foods; e.g. with Shan Zha, Shen Qu, Ji Nei Jin, Lai Fu Zi
  • Inhibit lactation, discontinuing breast feeding
  • Smooth Liver Qi with other herbs

Dosage:

  • 6-15g

* Large dosage for stop breast