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Gao Liang

高粱
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Name

Gao Liang (Sorghum seed)

  1. 高粱
  2. Semen Sorghi Vulgaris
  3. Sorghum seed

The Effect of Gao Liang

Property

Sweet, astringent, warm; spleen, stomach and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Strengthen the spleen, check diarrhea, resolve phlegm and induce tranquilization.

Indications

Insomnia, dreaminess, indigestion, cough caused by phlegm and dampness, diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency, cholera.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g, or pounded into powder for oral taking.