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Oryzae Semen cum Monasco
Red infested rice
红曲 〔紅麴〕 hóng qū
Alternate Chinese names: 赤曲 chì qū; 红米 hóng mǐ; 福曲 fú qū; 红米 hóng mǐ; 赤曲 chì qū
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Oryza sativa L.; Monascus purpureus Went (PRC Pharmacopoeia)
Origin in unofficial sources: Oryza sativa L.; Monascus purpureus Went
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Sweet; warm; nontoxic.
Channel entry: Liver, spleen, and large intestine channels.
Actions and indications: Quickens the blood and transforms stasis; fortifies the spleen and disperses food. Treats persistent flow of lochia; abdominal pain due to stasis and stagnation;