Category: Promotes urination and drains moisture
Subcategory: Herbs that drain moisture
Pinyin: Chi Xiao Dou
Pharmaceutical: Semen Phaseoli Calcarati
Description: Bean.
Nature: Balanced.
Flavor: Mild, acidic, neutral
Tropism: Heart, Small Intestine, Spleen.
Toxicity: Non-toxic.
Actions:
Diuretic
Clear toxic heat
Lift the blood stasis
Detoxifies
Drains moisture
Eliminate pus
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Western usage:
Edemas
Oliguria
Weak urine
Suppurative Skin Infection
Emotional cystitis
Acne
Abscess
Promotes lactation
Family: herbs that drain moisture (wick away moisture)
Dosage in whole plant 10-15min: 9 to 30g diuretic, antibacterial
Please note:
Contraindications: Pregnancy.
Warning: Long-term use.
Overdose.