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麦芽
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Mai Ya

Fructus Hordei Germinatus

Germinated Barley

Digestive
About this herb

Sprouted barley used to support digestion, especially of starchy foods.

PinyinMai Ya
Chinese麦芽
Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Hordei Germinatus
EnglishGerminated Barley
CategoryDigestive
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