Bai Bian Dou (Hyacinth Bean, Dolichos), Semen Dolichoris Lablab

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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Herb 1 of 7 in Herbs that Clear and Relieve Summerheat

Channels:

SP, ST

Properties:

Sweet, Neutral

Latin:

Semen Dolichoris Lablab

Chinese:

白扁豆

Tone Marks:

bái biăn dòu

Alt Names:

Bian Dou

Translation:

Flat Bean

Actions

Clears Dampness and Summerheat
For symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea often associated with Summerheat and dampness causing stagnation and disharmony.
Strengthens Spleen and Dissolves Damp without Drying
For chronic diarrhea, loose stools, lethargy, fatigue, disinterest in food, or excess vaginal discharge.
Removes Toxins
For treatment in alcohol or food poisoning.

Contraindications and Cautions

Not for use with intermittent chills and fever
The herb usually comes dry-fried as fresh Bian Dou is toxic.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

10-30 grams

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Qing Luo Yin (Clear the Collaterals Decoction)
Formulas that Relieve Summerheat
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder)
Formulas that Tonify the Qi
Xiang Ru San (Elsholtzia Powder)
Formulas that Release Exterior Cold

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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