Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Tritici Fructus |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 小麥 · Xiao Mai |
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| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
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| Efficacy Category | Tonifying |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried mature fruit of Triticum aestivum L. (Poaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Cool |
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| Channels Entered | Heart, Spleen, Kidney |
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What Is Xiao Mai?
Xiao Mai (Wheat) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Produced in most agricultural areas of China.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Cool
Channels Entered: Heart, Spleen, Kidney
Xiao Mai: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Tritici Fructus
Botanical Origin
The dried mature fruit of Triticum aestivum L. (Poaceae).
Production Regions
Produced in most agricultural areas of China.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is full, white, and powdery.
Macroscopic Features
Fusiform or oblong, 5~8mm long, 2~3mm diameter. Externally yellowish-brown, with longitudinal groove on one side. Texture hard; cross section is white, starchy, with a small embryo at one end. Faint odor, taste sweet.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet; CoolHeartSpleenKidney
Traditional Functions
Nourishes the heart and settles emotion, supplements spleen and kidney, relieves restlessness and quenches thirst.
How Xiao Mai Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Xiao Mai is classified among the Tonifying 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.
