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Alternate Chinese names: 老米 lǎo mǐ; 陈米 chén mǐ

Kingdom: Plant

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

Origin in unofficial sources: Oryza sativa L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and bland; balanced; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Stomach, heart, and spleen channels.*

Actions and indications: Nourishes stomach, percolates dampness, and eliminates vexation. Treats spleen-stomach vacuity after illness; vexation and thirst; diarrhea; stomach reflux; dysentery with inability to eat.

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