Nuo Dao Gen
Oryza sativa L. var. glutinosa Matsum.
☯ TCM Properties
Consolidates the Exterior and Stops Sweating; Benefits the Stomach and Generates Fluids; Clears Deficiency Heat
Botanical Description
Oryza sativa var. glutinosa, glutinous or sticky rice, is an annual cereal grass in the Poaceae, an ancient cultivated form of Asian rice distinguished from common rice principally by an almost amylopectin-only starch composition in the grain. The plant grows 60-150 cm tall with hollow erect culms, jointed at the nodes, and long narrow linear leaves with prominent ligules and auricles at the base of the blade. The fibrous root system consists of numerous slender adventitious roots arising from the lower nodes, forming a dense mat in the flooded paddy. Flowers are borne in lax open terminal panicles of small one-flowered spikelets; the grain is enclosed in a hardened lemma and palea. After harvest of the grain, the dried fibrous roots and rhizomes dug from the stubble constitute Nuo Dao Gen.
Dosage
| Form | Amount | Frequency | Duration | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| decoction | 6-15g | Daily | — | — | — |
Cultural & Historical Context
Traditional Chinese Uses
Nuo Dao Gen (glutinous rice root, root and rhizome of sticky rice plant) is a mild, sweet, neutral herb used in Chinese medicine primarily to stop excessive sweating — both spontaneous daytime sweating and night sweating from deficiency. It also generates Body Fluids to relieve dry mouth and throat, and gently clears deficiency heat for low-grade fever from exhaustion or chronic illness. Its gentle, food-safe character makes it appropriate for prolonged use in convalescence and post-illness recovery.
Traditional American Uses
None Documented
Important Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.