麦芽·Fructus Hordei Germinatus
Barley Sprouts
Mai Ya (麦芽) is sprouted barley, recorded as Fructus Hordei Germinatus. It is sweet in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Liver, Spleen and Stomach channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that relieve food stagnation.
| Pinyin | mai ya |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 麦芽 |
| Latin Name | Fructus Hordei Germinatus |
| English Name | Barley Sprouts·germinated barley |
| Japanese | bakuga·bakugu |
| Korean | maeka |
Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with indigestion
tonifying herbs
Prevents gas and distention.
Dry-fried: Food Stagnation with indigestion; tender, swollen breasts on stopping lactation
Stops constrained Liver Qi from moving erratically
Restores normal appetite.
shan zha + shen qu + ji nei jin
Indigestion and Food Stagnation.
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 9-30g; Powder: 6-14g; For restraining lactation: 30-120g | 9-30 g | — | — | — | — |
麦芽·Fructus Hordei Germinatus Dry Fried
Mai Ya (Chao) (麦芽) is the dry-fried barley sprout, recorded as Fructus Hordei Germinatus. The catalogue holds no category, channels or actions for it.
The catalogue records no separate actions, dose or cautions for this preparation. Unless noted above it follows mai ya.
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