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Home ->
Single Herb Library -> Li Shui Shen Shi Yao -> chi xiao dou |
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| Pin-yin: |
chi xiao dou |
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| English name: |
Aduki bean |
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| Where grown: |
Throughout China. |
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| Source: |
Dried seeds of Phaseolus calcaratus Roxb. or Phaseolus angularis Wight. |
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| Ingredients: |
Palmitic acid, Linolenic acid, triglycerids, a-Glutamyl Peptide, Pipecolic acid, Albumin, Delphinidin-Monoglucoside |
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| Properties: |
Sweet, sour, neutral |
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| Channels entered: |
Heart, small intestine |
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| Function: |
Promotes urination, removes dampness, harmonizes blood, expels pus, reduces edema and relieves toxicity. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For edema, beriberi, diarrhea, jaundice, bloody stool and swellings. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
9~30g. Proper amount for external use. Apply powder to wounds. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry place. Protect from worm infestation. |
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