Edema-Alleviating Diuretics
Huang Da Dou: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Huang Da Dou (Soybean)
The Effect of Huang Da Dou
Property
Sweet, neutral; spleen and large intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Strengthen the spleen, soothe the stomach and spleen, moisten dryness and induce diuresis.
Indications
Malnutrition, sores and boils, traumatic bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal distension, gestosis.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 30~90 g, or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.
Cautions
Do not take too much.
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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