Medicinals

nuò dào gēn xū / 糯稻根须 / 糯稻根鬚 / glutinous rice root

Latin pharmacognostic name: Oryzae Glutinosae Radix

Alternate English names:

Alternate Chinese names: 稻根须 dào gēn xū; 糯稻根 nuò dào gēn

Origin: Plant

Use: medicinal

Category: Astringent agents / Sweat-checking agents

Properties: Sweet; balanced.

Channel entry: lung and liver channels.

Indications:

Dosage & Method:

Oral: 15–30g in decoctions.

Quality:

Dry long roots that are light brown in color and without stalks or leaves are the best.

Product Area:

Southern China.

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