Dolichoris Lablab
Pinyin Mandarin Name
Bian Dou or Bai Bian Dou
Common English Name
Hyacinth Bean
Part of Plant Used
Whole bean is used; and sometimes the bean, leaf, root, and flower
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Sweet
Meridians Entered
Spleen, Stomach
Common Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat vomiting and diarrhea due to food poisoning or extreme heat exposure/sunstroke (TCM: summer heat); also used to treat diarrhea (TCM: deficient Spleen) and leukorrhea (TCM: deficient Spleen).医学全在线www.med126.com
Traditional Usages and Functions
Clears summer heat; strengthens Spleen.
Common Formulas Used In
Ginseng and Atractylodes.
Processing Required
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Remarks
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Cautions in Use
Do not use this herb where there is alternating chills and fever.
