Tana Diastase
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Tana diastase is an enzyme obtained from the action of Aspergillus Oryzae on steamed rice. It is a yellowish-white hygroscopic powder with high amylolytic action, used for digestive disorders similar to other diastases.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
TANA-DIASTASE, an enzyme, obtained by the action of the fungus Aspergillus Oryzae on steamed rice. It is obtained by the usual method for diastase by extraction with warm water and subsequent precipitation with strong alcohol. A yellowish-white hygroscopic powder. T.-d. differs by its high amylolytic action; 1 part of T.-d. taken during or after a meal can saccharify 100-300 times its quantity of starch. T.-d. is used in disorders of digestive processes similar to other diastases, e.g., malt diastase, having the advantage over the latter of more intense action. It is prescribed in doses of 0.1-0.3 during or after meals.
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“Tana Diastase.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/tana-diastase/