Japonica Rice Efficacy and Effects

Japonica rice has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach (restoring the function of the spleen and stomach), tonifying the middle and benefiting the qi (treating qi deficiency by replenishing the spleen), removing annoyance, generating fluids and quenching thirst (promoting the generation of fluids to alleviate thirst), and stopping diarrhea and diarrhea, and is clinically used in the treatment of symptoms such as poor appetite and dullness (lack of appetite and reduced food intake) and fatigue. 1. Strengthen the spleen and stomach: Japonica rice enters the spleen meridian and stomach meridian. It can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, and the spleen has the function of transporting and transforming water and grains, so round-grained rice can be used to treat poor appetite and dullness, loss of appetite and indigestion due to deficiency of the spleen. 2. Replenish the middle and benefit the qi: Japonica rice can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, and Chinese medicine believes that the spleen is the source of water and grain qi biochemistry, so Japonica rice can achieve the effect of replenishing the middle and benefiting the qi by replenishing the spleen, suitable for the usual tiredness and weakness (tiredness and fatigue), lack of qi (spleen and stomach qi deficiency), and other symptoms of the patient. 3. Remove vexation, generate fluids and quench thirst. Japonica rice is sweet in flavor and slightly cold. It is suitable for treating symptoms of fever and thirst due to injury of fluids. 4. Stop diarrhea and dysentery: Japonica rice enters the spleen and stomach meridians and is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. Need to pay attention to abdominal distension, intestinal dryness and constipation, as well as diabetes and other patients should not eat too much japonica rice. Food Therapy Materia Medica” records that japonica rice should not be used together with Cang’er and horse meat. If you need to consume round-grained rice, it is recommended to use it under the guidance of a physician, and if you feel any discomfort, please consult a doctor.