Bai Bian Dou (Hyacinth Bean) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Bai Bian Dou
English Name: Hyacinth Bean

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Clears summerheat - especially with pronounced diarrhea or vomiting.
  • Strengthens the spleen - chronic diarrhea, vaginal discharge due to spleen deficiency.

Functional Groups (Click for Summary/Study Notes)

Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 9-21g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

There are currently no contraindications listed.

Staff Clinician Notes

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