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Gu Ya in TCM:

Explore the properties of Gu Ya according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):

Factoids:

English Name: sprouted setaria, sprouted oryza, sprouted millet
Pharmacuetical Name: Fructus Setariae Germinatus
Properties: sweet, neutral


Temperature: neutral

Channels: ST, SP

Flavors: sweet

Special Properties:
resolves food stagnation

Actions / Indications:
  • Dissolves Food Stagnation; strengthens Stomach (food stagnation from undigested starchy foods; weak digestion, appetite loss due to SP / ST deficiency; similar to mai ya but weaker)

 

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