Geng Mi (Rice)

Herb 6 of 13 in Herbs that Tonify Qi

Channels:

SP, ST

Properties:

Sweet, Cool

Latin:

Oryzae Semen

Chinese Herb Actions

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

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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