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.