Lv Dou Fen

Name

Lv Dou Fen (Starch of green gram)

The Effect of Lv Dou Fen

Property

Sweet, cold; stomach, intestines and liver meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat, relieve summer-heat, cool blood and remove toxicity.

Indications

Sores and boils, traumatic injury, scalds and burns, alcoholism, hematochezia, erysipelas, polydipsia.

Dosage and Administrations

9~30 g is for oral taking after mixing with water. Proper dosage is for external application, applying on the affected area after mixing with water.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of deficiency of the spleen and stomach and weak people.