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Oryzae Caulis et Folium

Rice stalk and leaf

稻草 〔稻草〕 dào cǎo

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Oryza sativa L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Oryza sativa L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet; balanced; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Spleen and lung channels.*

Actions and indications: Loosens the center, precipitates qì, and disperses accumulation. Treats dysphagia-occlusion (yē gé); stomach reflux; food stagnation; diarrhea; abdominal pain; dispersion-thirst (xiāo kě); jaundice; white turbidity; hemorrhoids; scalds.

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