Name
Bian Dou Ye (Leaf of Hyacinth Dolichos)
The Effect of 扁豆叶
Property
Pungent, neutral, sweet, slightly toxic; spleen, stomach and heart meridians entered.
Actions
Relieve summer-heat, eliminate dampness, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.
Indications
Sores and boils, snake and insect bites, vomiting and diarrhea caused by summer-heat and damp.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 6~15 g, or pounded into juice. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.