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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Hordeum vulgare L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Hordeum vulgare L.

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet and salty; cool; nontoxic.^✽

Channel entry: Spleen and stomach channels.✽

Actions and indications: Harmonizes the stomach, loosens the intestines, and disinhibits water. Treats food stagnation; diarrhea; dribbling and painful urination; water swelling; burns and scalds.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (1.5–3g) or use in pills and powders. Topical: Decoct as a wash.

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