1. TCM Wiki
  2. Starch of green gram

Starch of green gram

绿豆粉
1 #

Name

Lv Dou Fen (Starch of green gram)

  1. 绿豆粉
  2. Lv Dou Fen
  3. 綠豆粉
  4. Amylum Phaseoli Radiati

The Effect of Starch of green gram

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.