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蚕豆

蚕豆
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Name

Can Dou (Broad Bean)

  1. Can Dou
  2. Broad Bean
  3. 蠶豆

The Effect of 蚕豆

Property

Sweet, neutral; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Strengthen the spleen and induce diuresis, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.

Indications

Edema, sores, dysphagia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g or cook it for eating. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.