Shell of Sword Bean

Name

Dao Dou Ke (Pericarpium canavaliae)

1. Dao Dou Ke
2. 刀豆壳
3. Pericarpium canavaliae
4. 刀豆殼

The Effect of Shell of Sword Bean

Property

Sweet, neutral; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Harmonize middle energizer, direct qi downward, dissipate blood stasis and invigorate blood.

Indications

Regurgitation, prolonged dysentery, hiccup, pharyngitis, amenorrhea.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g. Stir-bake it into charcoal and grind for powder to sprinkle for external application.