Gu Ya Digestive vs Mai Ya Digestive

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Gu Ya Digestive

Oryza sativa (germinated)

Digestive

Hordeum vulgare (germinated)

Digestive

Gu Ya Digestive

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Mai Ya Digestive

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM sprouted rice that gently resolves food stagnation and aids digestion.

TCM sprouted barley that reduces food stagnation and stops lactation.

Active Compounds

Amylase, Vitamins B1,B2, Diastase, Oryzenin

Amylase, Maltose, Diastase, B vitamins, Hordenine

Traditional Uses

Food stagnation, Poor appetite, Weak digestion, Abdominal fullness

Food stagnation, Breast distension, Weaning, Poor appetite

Modern Uses

Gentle digestive aid, Appetite stimulant, Spleen tonic

Digestive enzyme, Galactofuge (stops lactation), Appetite stimulant

Adult Dosage

10-15g in decoction daily

10-15g dry-fried in decoction daily

Contraindications

None commonly known

Nursing mothers who wish to continue breastfeeding

Side Effects

Very rarely causes GI upset

Reduced milk supply, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E