Oat
Avena Sativa
Yan Mai

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; neutral

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Astringe and stanch bleedingconsolidate the exterior and arrest sweating

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Hematemesis; Blood in the stool; Metrorrhagia; Spontaneous perspiration; Night sweats; Leucorrhea