炒谷芽 · Chao Gu Ya
Digestant herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional functions: Promotes digestion and harmonizes the middle, fortifies the spleen and stimulates appetite.
| Latin Name | Setariae Fructus Germinatus |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 炒谷芽 · Chao Gu Ya |
| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
| Efficacy Category | Digestant |
| Botanical Origin | The dried germinated fruit of Setaria italica (L.) Beauv. (Poaceae), stir-fried. |
| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Warm |
| Channels Entered | Spleen, Stomach |
Chao Gu Ya (Stir-fried Bristlegrass Fruit Sprout) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Produced nationwide.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Warm
Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach
Identification & Quality Standard
Setariae Fructus Germinatus
Botanical Origin
The dried germinated fruit of Setaria italica (L.) Beauv. (Poaceae), stir-fried.
Production Regions
Produced nationwide.
Quality Requirements
Superior is yellowish, full, with sprouts.
Balimbing形, 外壳革质, 淡黄色. After stir-frying, surface is深黄色, fragrant.
Sweet; WarmSpleenStomach
Promotes digestion and harmonizes the middle, fortifies the spleen and stimulates appetite.
In the Chinese materia medica, Chao Gu Ya is classified among the Digestant herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
