Chinese Herbs: Fu Xiao Mai (Wheat Grain (Not Yet Ripe)), Fructus Levis Tritici Aestivi

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Fu Xiao Mai (Fructus Levis Tritici Aestivi)

Channels:

Properties:

Sweet, Salty, Cool

Latin:

Fructus Levis Tritici Aestivi

Chinese:

浮小麦

Tone Marks:

fú xiăo mài

Translation:

Floating Little Wheat

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Contraindications and Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Gan Mai Da Zao Tang (Licorice, Wheat, and Jujube Decoction)
Formulas that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit
Mu Li San (Oyster Shell Decoction)
Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.