Qi Tonics
Bian Dou (Semen Lablab Album)
Name
Bian Dou (White Lablab Bean)
The Effect of Bai 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.
Cautions
Raw material is toxic. It should be stir baked for use.
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Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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