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Fu Xiao Mai (浮小麥), the light, unripe wheat grain, stops both spontaneous and night sweating and nourishes the Heart qi; a gentle, specific herb for abnormal sweating.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Triticum aestivum (Fructus Tritici Levis)
Common English Name
Light wheat grain
Taste
Sweet
Temperature
Cool
Channels Entered
Heart
Actions & Functions
- Stops spontaneous sweating and night sweats
- Nourishes the Heart and clears deficiency heat
Indications
Spontaneous sweating and night sweats from qi or yin deficiency.
Dosage
15-30 g in decoction.
Common Combinations
With Huang Qi and Mu Li for spontaneous sweating.
Cautions & Contraindications
Very gentle; well tolerated.
