GRAINS

Five element differentiation
Wood-wheat
Fire-corn
Earth-grain
Metal-rice
Water-bean

Glutinous rice:  warm, sweet, Sp, St, Lu, Sp Qi tonic
Malt:  sl. warm, sweet, Sp & St, promotes digestion
White rice:  neutral, sweet, Sp & St, Sp Qi tonic
Rice bran:  neutral, sweet & pungent, St, LI, descends energy
Rye:  neutral, bitter, dries dampness, diuretic
Whole wheat:  cool, sweet, Ht, Sp, Ki, Ht & Ki tonic
Wheat bran:  cool, sweet, St, cools St Fire,
Buckwheat:  cool, sweet, LI, St, Sp, Qi & Blood tonic, clears Heat sedates Yang,
Job's Tears:  cool, sweet, Sp, Lu Ki, detoxifies, Sp & Lu Qi tonic, diuretic
Barley:  cool, sweet & salty, Sp & St, regulates St, expands intestines, promotes urination
Millet:  cool, sweet & salty, St, Sp, Ki, Qi & Blood tonic, clears heat, lubricates dryness, Tonifies Yin, benefits digestion detoxifies