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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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