Chinese Barley
Chinese Name: 薏米, 薏苡仁
Thermal Nature: Cold (Slight)
Flavor: Sweet
Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, lung
Properties: Strengthens spleen, removes redundant fluids in spleen, cools body and expels pus
Best Use For: Chinese barley is used to treat swollen legs and feet due to water retention. It also has weight loss properties and strong cooling effects.
Due to its properties in expelling pus, it is used for relieving ulcers in lungs and intestines. One must consume chinese barley in the long term in order to see the benefits.
Serving Per Day For One Person: 10 to 30g
Dietary Caution: Pregnant women must avoid taking chinese barley
Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Dampness and heat body constitution, Phlegm and dampness body constitution
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