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  Herb 4 of 6 in Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation
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Properties:
Sweet, Neutral Latin:
Fructus Germinatus Hordei Vulgaris |
Actions
- Reduces Food Stagnation, Strengthens Spleen and Stomach
It promotes digestion of starches, rice, noodles, wheat, yams and potatoes along with poorly digested milk in infants. Treats Indigestion.
- Inhibits/Promotes Lactation
Large doses will definitely inhibit lactation while a small dose will promote lactation
- Regulates/Smoothes Liver Qi
Treats distension and oppression in the ribs, belching, loss of appetite, breast distension due to Liver Attacking Spleen
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use large dose in mothers who wish to continue lactating
- Do not use in cases without Food Stagnation
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
Dosage
- 10-15 grams in decoction. 30-120 grams in large dose for lactation (Chen)
- 9-15 grams in decoction. 30-60 grams to restrain lactation (Bensky)
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi