Superficies-Strengthening Anhidrotics
Nuo Dao Gen Xu (Glutinosae Rice Root)
Name
Nuo Dao Gen Xu (Root of Glutinous Rice)
The Effect of Root of Glutinous Rice
Property
Sweet, neutral; liver, lung and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Stop night sweat, tonify the stomach, promote the secretion of saliva, abate fever due to yin deficiency.
Indications
Spontaneous perspiration, night sweat, fever due to yin deficiency, hepatitis, filariasis, dry throat with thrist.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 15~30 g, large dosage can be 60~120 g. It is preferred to use the fresh product.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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