Barley

Name

Da Mai (Barley)

The Effect of Barley

Property

Sweet, cool; spleen and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Strengthen the spleen, harmonize the stomach, relax the intestines, induce diuresis.

Indications

Difficult urination, diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal distension.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g, or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.