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Bian Dou

Bian Dou
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Name

Bian Dou (White Lablab Bean)

  1. White Lablab Bean
  2. Bai Bian Dou
  3. White Hyacinth Bean
  4. 白扁豆
  5. 扁豆
  6. Semen Lablab Album

The Effect of Bian Dou

Property

Sweet, slightly bitter; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Tonify spleen and eliminate dampness.

Indications

Spleen qi deficiency syndrome, summer-heat syndrome.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~30 g.

Cations

Raw material is toxic. It should be stir baked for use.