Rice Straw
Caulis et Folium Oryzae
Dao Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; warm

Part(s) used

Stem-leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To loosen center, precipitate qi, disperse food, resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Dysphagia-occlusion, stomach reflux, food stagnation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, diabetes mellitus, jaundice, throat impediment, hemorrhoids, scalds.