Germited Barley, Germinated Barley
Hordei Fructus Germinatus, Fructus Hordei Germinatus
Mai Ya

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; calm

Part(s) used

Germinated fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To invigo rate the function of the spleen, to regulate the function of the stomach, and to promote the flow of milk.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Food accumulation, abdominal distention and diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, inappetence, galactostasis, distending pain in breast.