Gu Ya (Dao Ya)
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☯ TCM Properties
Reduces Food Stagnation, promotes digestion, str engthens and descends Qi, opens the Stomach and harmoniz es the Center; Strengthens the Spleen and encourages appetite
Botanical Description
Oryza sativa, the cultivated Asian rice, is an annual grass of the Poaceae reaching 1–1.8 m. It bears jointed, hollow culms with long, narrow, linear leaves and a terminal nodding panicle of awned or awnless spikelets enclosing a single seed (the grain). The medicinal preparation Dao Ya is produced by germinating mature rice grains under moist warm conditions until the radicle emerges to about the length of the grain itself, then drying. The resulting malted seed is rich in amylolytic enzymes and forms the rice analogue of the millet-derived Gu Ya. It is parallel in indication and preparation to Gu Ya (sprouted millet) and is used interchangeably in some regional traditions for digestive support.
Dosage
| Form | Amount | Frequency | Duration | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| decoction | 6-12g | Daily | — | — | — |
Cultural & Historical Context
Traditional American Uses
None Documented
Important Disclaimer
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