Ingredient: Dolichos seed (bai bian dou) (Dolichos lablab).
| Mandarin: 白扁豆 Pin-Yin: Bai Bian Dou English: Dolichos Korean: 백편두 Romaji: Byakuhenzu Kanji: 白扁豆 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Dolichoris Semen
Sources:
- Oriental Materia Medica: A Concise Guide (Hsu et al.)
Properties:
- Sweet, slightly warm
Channels Entered:
- Spleen, stomach
Herb Actions:
- Supplements the spleen
- Expels dampness
- Disperses summer heat
- Removes heat
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with cold disorders
- Not recommended for those with intermittent fever and chills
Commonly Found In:
- Ginseng & Atractylodes Formula, Cardamom Combination