Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Oryzae Fructus Germinatus |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 稻芽 · Dao Ya |
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| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
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| Efficacy Category | Digestant |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried sprout mature fruit of Oryza sativa L.(Poaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Warm |
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| Channels Entered | Spleen, Stomach |
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What Is Dao Ya?
Dao Ya (Rice - grain Sprout) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Produced throughout the rice-producing regions of China.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Warm
Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach
Dao Ya: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Oryzae Fructus Germinatus
Botanical Origin
The dried sprout mature fruit of Oryza sativa L.(Poaceae).
Production Regions
Produced throughout the rice-producing regions of China.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is dry, full, even-sized, yellow without foreign matter.
Macroscopic Features
Flat long elliptical with pointy ends, 7~9mm long, about 3mm diameter. Outer shell is yellow with white thin hairs, with 5 veins. One end has 2 white striped lodicules, 2~3mm long, 1~3 rootlets grown out from inner side one lodicule is 0.5~1.2cm long. Hard texture; fractured surface is white, powdery. faint odor; tasteless.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet; WarmSpleenStomach
Traditional Functions
Harmonizes the middle and disperses food, fortifies the spleen and stimulates appetite.
How Dao Ya Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Dao 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.
