Germinated
Barley is the dried germinated ripe fruit of Hordeum vulgare
L. (Fam.Gramineae).
Action:
Unprocessed Fructus
Hordei Geraminatus: To invigorate the functionof the spleen,
to regulate the function of the stomach,and to promote the
flow of milk. Fructus Horidei Germinatus (stir-fried): To
promote digestion,and to check the secretion of milk.
Fructus Horei Germinatus (charred): To
stimulate digestion and remove the retention of undigested
food.
Indications:
Unprocessed Fructus Hordei Germinatus : Anorexia due
to diminished function of the spleen; galactostasis.
Fructus Hordei Germinatus (stir-fried):
Indigestion; weaning a baby.
Fructus Hordei Germinatus (charred):
Retention of undigested food with epigastric distension and
pain.
