Geng Mi (Jing Mi) - 粳米 - Fructus Oryzae - Nonglutinous Rice - Rice Seed

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Fructus Oryzae Semen Oryzae
Common English:	Nonglutinous Rice Rice Seed

Category

Herbs that Tonify the Yang

Herbs that Tonify Qi

Properties

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Sweet	Warm (Cool) Neutral (Secondary source)	Spleen (Stomach)	9 to 15g 3-9g (Secondary source)

Actions And Indications

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
Tonifies Yang	Diarrhea due to Yang Deficiency
Tonifies the Qi of the Lungs, Spleen and Intestines and stops restlessness	Qi Deficiency with spontaneous perspiration and weakness
Stops thirst and generates fluids	Body Fluid Deficiency

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

Major Combinations

Notes

• It is reported to treat ascitic Liver cancer.
• It fortifies the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
• It protects against injury from cold or harsh herbs.