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Mai Ya / Barley Sprout, Malt
Mai Ya
Taste: Sweet • Temperature: Neutral • Category: Relieve Food Stagnation • Sub Category:

Dosage

6-15g directly as powder, 12-30g decoction, up to 60g

Actions

1. Reduces food stagnation & strenghtens the Stomach: for poor digestion due to stagnation & accumulation of undigested starchy foods, as well as poorly digested milk in infants. Also for weak digestion & loss of appetite in cases of Spleen deficiency.

2. Inhibits lactation: for woman who are discontinuing nursing, or for distended & painful breasts.

3. Facilitates the smooth flow of Liver qi: for constrained Liver qi manifesting as a stifling sensation & distention in the epigastrium or ribs, belching, & loss of appetite.

Meridians

Liver, Spleen, Stomach

Cautions

If taken long-term this herb may injure the Kidneys.