Chinese Herbs: Geng Mi (Rice), Oryzae Semen

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Herb 6 of 13 in Herbs that Tonify Qi

Channels:

SP, ST

Properties:

Sweet, Cool

Latin:

Oryzae Semen

Actions

Tonifies Lung Qi and supports the Middle Jiao
For weak digestion, diarrhea, thirst, lassitude, and irritability.

Contraindications and Cautions

None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Notes

Gen Mi (rice) can be added to cold or harsh formulas to help protect digestion and the Middle Jiao.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction)
Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level
Bu Fei e Jiao Tang (Tonify the Lungs Decoction with Ass Hide Gelatin)
Formulas that Enrich the Yin and Moisten Dryness
Mai Men Dong Tang (Ophiopogonis Decoction)
Formulas that Enrich the Yin and Moisten Dryness
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clear Summerheat and Augment the Qi Decoction)
Formulas that Relieve Summerheat
Tao Hua Tang (Peach Blossom Decoction)
Formulas that Restrain Leakage from the Intestines
Xie Bai San (Drain the White Powder)
Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs
Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Lophatherus and Gypsum Decoction)
Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level

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

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