Jiang Dou Gen

Name

Jiang Dou Gen (Root of common cowpea)

1. 豇豆根
2. Radix Vignae Sinensis
3. Root of common cowpea

The Effect of Jiang Dou Gen

Property

Sweet, neutral; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Strengthen the spleen, tonify qi, promote digestion, remove toxicity.

Indications

Indigestion, leucorrhea, deep-rooted boil, haemorrhoid bleeding, stranguria with turbid discharge, weakness in the spleen and stomach.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 60~90 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.