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Alternate Chinese names: 净麸 jìng fū; 麦麸 mài fū

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Triticum aestivum L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Triticum aestivum L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet; cool; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Large intestine channel.*

Actions and indications: Treats vacuity sweating; night sweating; diarrhea and dysentery; diabetes; stomatitis; heat sores; bone fractures; wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì) pain; leg qì (jiǎo qì).

Dosage and method: Oral: used in powders. Topical: Vinegar-fry and apply as a wrapped compress; apply ground and blended with liquid.

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