Radix Oryzae Glutinosae
Radix Oryzae Glutinosae is also named Nuo Dao Gen Xu, 糯稻根, 糯稻根须, Glutinosae Rice Root, Root of Glutinous Rice, Nuo Dao Gen, 糯稻根須
Nuo Dao Gen Xu
Name
Nuo Dao Gen Xu (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 administration
Decoct 15~30 g, large dosage can be 60~120 g. It is preferred to use the fresh product.