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Oryzae Testa

Rice husk

米皮糠 〔米皮糠〕 mǐ pí kāng

Alternate Chinese names: 杵头糠 chǔ tóu kāng

Kingdom: Plant

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

Origin in unofficial sources: Oryza sativa L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and acrid*; balanced*; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Large intestine and stomach channels.

Actions and indications: Treats dysphagia-occlusion (yē gé) and leg qì (jiǎo qì).

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct or use in pills or powders.

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