Promotes Urination and Reduces Swelling
For edema, ascites, abdominal swelling and fullness, urinary difficulty and leg qi edema due to water accumulation. It regulates the water circulation of the body.
Clears Damp Heat and Relieves Jaundice
For mild jaundice due to accumulation of damp heat.
Disperses Blood Stagnation, Reduces Swelling and Toxins, Drains Pus
For Erysipelas, carbuncles, furuncles, sores, lesions and toxic swellings. It will drain pus, reduces swelling and enhance recovery.
Contraindications and Cautions
It leaches the yin and yang fluids
Do not use in Yin Deficiency cases or those without dampness
Herb-Drug Interactions
This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
Overdose can lead to miscarriage. Allergic reactions are reported including pruritis, flushing, nausea and vomiting, palpitations, and urticaria
Dosage
10-30 grams in decoction. It can be used internally or topically 12
9-30 grams in decoction 13
Notes
The 3 beans; Chi Xiao Dou, Lu Dou and Hei Dou all promote urination, eliminate edema, resolve toxicity and treat skin lesions. Chi Xiao Dou due to its unique sour taste has a strong ability to promote urination and drain edema but will dry people out if consumed long term.
Clinical Studies and Research
7 mumps patients were treated topically with chi xiao dou, water, egg white, or honey resulting in positive responses Ha Er Bing Zhong Yi, 1965:9;32
52 patients with swelling, bruises, strains or sprains, were given a 24 hour topical plaster of chi xiao dou and water with good results after 1 or 2 doses. Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi, 1985; 10;630
20 patients with insufficient lactation were given 240 grams Chi Xiao Dou twice daily for 3-5 days with good results. Chi Jiao Yi Shi Za Zhi, 1975; 12;593
Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
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