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Dao Ya — germinated and dried mature caryopsis of Oryza sativa (Poaceae), the rice-derived form closely related to the primary Gu Ya (which in classical usage more often referred to millet sprouts). Enters the Spleen and Stomach channels. Sweet and warm/neutral; disperses food stagnation and harmonizes the center, with gentler action than Mai Ya.
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
（时珍曰）粟芽与麦芽之性相近，稻米芽亦能消宿食，和胃气。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Dào Yá 稻芽 (Rice Sprout) — Oryzae Fructus Germinatus},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
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稻芽含多种淀粉水解酶和 B 族维生素，具助消化、化米食积作用。
Dao Ya contains starch-hydrolyzing enzymes (amylase, maltase) and B-vitamins with digestive-aid effects, specifically for rice-based food stagnation.
稻芽甘平，消食和中，健脾开胃。
Sweet-neutral; transforms food stagnation, harmonizes the middle, and strengthens the spleen.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.