Can Dou

蚕豆

Name

Can Dou (Broad Bean)

Property

Sweet, neutral; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Strengthen the spleen and induce diuresis, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.

Indications

Edema, sores, dysphagia.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 30~60 g or cook it for eating. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.