Bai Bian Dou (Hyacinth Bean, Dolichos)

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

Chinese Herb 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.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

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

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 10-30 grams

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

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