Barley Sprouts Powder(MaiYaFen)
Price (CAD) is measured in grams
【PROPERTI】Sweet,Neutral
【CHANNELS ENTERED】Liver,Spleen,Stomach
【ACTIONS】
Reduces Food Stagnation, improves digestion and strengthens the Stomach;
Inhibits lactation;
Facilitates the smooth flow of Liver Qi
【Indications/Syndromes】
Food Stagnation due to undigested starchy foods or grains and all types of fruit;
Poorly digested milk in infants;
Food Stagnation due to Spleen Qi Deficiency with weak digestion and anorexia (weak function);
Discontinuation of nursing;
Painful, distended breasts;
As an adjunctive for Liver Qi Stagnation with a stifling sensation or distention in the epigastrium or ribs, belching and anorexia
【Cautions& Contraindications】
Contraindicated for lactating women except in very low dosage (9g).
Long-term use may injure the Kidneys.
【HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS】
Use with caution when used with anti-diabetic drugs such as insulin, tolbutamide (Orinase), glipizide (Glucotrol) and glyburide (DiaBeta/Micronase) as there may be a synergistic effect leading to to hypoglycemia.