飴糖 · Yi Tang
Tonifying herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional functions: Tonifies the middle, relieves spasmodic pain, moistens the lung, and stops cough.
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| Latin Name | Saccharum Granorum |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 飴糖 · Yi Tang |
| Medicinal Part | Others |
| Efficacy Category | Tonifying |
| Botanical Origin | A maltose confection prepared by fermenting glutinous rice or millet with sprouted barley (Saccharum Granorum). |
| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Warm |
| Channels Entered | Spleen, Stomach, Lung |
Yi Tang (Maltose / Barley Malt Sugar) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Produced throughout China from cereal malt workshops.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Warm
Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach, Lung
Identification & Quality Standard
Saccharum Granorum
Botanical Origin
A maltose confection prepared by fermenting glutinous rice or millet with sprouted barley (Saccharum Granorum).
Production Regions
Produced throughout China from cereal malt workshops.
Quality Requirements
Superior material is clear amber, highly viscous, and purely sweet without sour fermentation.
Thick, pale yellow to amber, viscous paste or bars; sweet and mild.
Sweet; WarmSpleenStomachLung
Tonifies the middle, relieves spasmodic pain, moistens the lung, and stops cough. Apply to middle-jiao deficiency-cold abdominal pain, and dry cough from lung dryness.
In the Chinese materia medica, Yi Tang is classified among the Tonifying herbs. It appears in 3 classical formulas in our library.
Formulas containing Yi Tang are traditionally used for:
Abdominal PainStomach DiscomfortCold LimbsPoor AppetiteFatigue & Low EnergySpontaneous SweatingLung Qi Deficiency
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Nong's Da Jian Zhong Tang (Major Construct the Middle Decoction) 5:1 Concentrated Granules
$79.07
Nong's Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (Minor Decoction to Fortify the Middle) 5:1 Concentrated Granules
$44.83
Hoi Tin Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang (Astragalus Decoction to Fortify the Middle) 5:1 Concentrated Granules
$30.50
Nong's Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang (Astragalus Decoction to Fortify the Middle) 5:1 Concentrated Granules
$35.20
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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.
