Barley

barley

Chinese Name: 大麦

Thermal Nature: Cooling

Flavor: Sweet, salty

Organ Meridian: Spleen, kidney

Properties: Strengthen spleen and promote urination

Best Use For: Treating bloated stomach and difficulty in urination

Serving Per Day For One Person: 30 to 60g

Dietary Caution: People with cooling body constitution should avoid consuming barley. People who have loose stools should avoid it as well. 

Special Note: Barley is different from chinese barley. Chinese barley has an additional effect that is beneficial for phlegm and dampness body constitution

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yin deficiency body constitution, Dampness and heat body constitution