Glutinosae Rice Root

Name

Nuo Dao Gen Xu (Root of Glutinous Rice)

The Effect of Glutinosae Rice Root

Property

Sweet, neutral; liver, lung and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Stop night sweat, tonify the stomach, promote the secretion of saliva, abate fever due to yin deficiency.

Indications

Spontaneous perspiration, night sweat, fever due to yin deficiency, hepatitis, filariasis, dry throat with thrist.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, large dosage can be 60~120 g. It is preferred to use the fresh product.