White Hyacinth Bean
White Hyacinth Bean is also named Bian Dou, Semen Lablab Album, White Lablab Bean, Bai Bian Dou, 白扁豆, 扁豆
Bian Dou
Name
Bian Dou (White Lablab Bean)
Property
Sweet, slightly bitter; spleen and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Tonify spleen and eliminate dampness.
Indications
Spleen qi deficiency syndrome, summer-heat syndrome.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 10~30 g.
Cations
Raw material is toxic. It should be stir baked for use.