Wheat
Triticum Aestivum
Xiao Mai

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cool; sweet

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To nourish heart, boost kidney, eliminate heat, allay thirst.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Visceral agitation, heat vexation, diabetes mellitus, diarrhea, swollen welling abscess, bleeding due to external injury, scalds.