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Vignae Sinensis Semen

Cowpea

豇豆 〔豇豆〕 jiāng dòu

Alternate English names: black-eyed bean

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Vigna sinensis (L.) Savi

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet; balanced; nontoxic.

Channel entry: Spleen and kidney channels.

Actions and indications: Fortifies the spleen and supplements the kidney. Treats spleen-stomach vacuity; diarrhea and vomiting; dispersion-thirst (xiāo kě); seminal emission; vaginal discharge; white turbidity; frequent urination.

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