1, the efficacy and function of raw malt is that it can promote qi circulation and digestion, strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite, withdraw milk and reduce swelling. Indications: dyspepsia, epigastric pain, spleen deficiency, anorexia, milk stasis, breast pain, women weaning.

2. But raw malt can promote digestion and strengthen the stomach. Mainly suitable for food stagnation syndrome such as rice noodles and potatoes, which can promote the digestion of starchy foods. It can also be used with hawthorn, medicated leaven and endothelium corneum Gigeriae Galli. If it is used to treat children's milk stagnation, it is effective only by decoction or grinding. For spleen deficiency, anorexia and fullness after eating, it can be used equally with Atractylodes macrocephala and Pericarpium Citri Tangerinae.

3. Raw malt is helpful for digestion because it contains α and β amylases. Starch is a mixture of sugar starch and gum starch, which can promote starch metabolism. Raw malt also contains ergotamine compounds, which can inhibit the secretion of prolactin, so it can be used for returning milk. After frying, ergotamine compounds can be destroyed, and the effect of milk return will be weakened. So if it is used for milk recycling, it is best to use raw malt.