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Sojae Coagulatio

Bean curd

豆腐 〔豆腐〕 dòu fǔ

Alternate English names: tofu bean cheese

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Glycine max (L.) Merr. [= Glycine soja Benth.; Phaseolus Max L.]

Origin in unofficial sources: Glycine max (L.) Merr. [= G. soja Benth.; Phaseolus Max L.]

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet; cool.

Channel entry: Spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels.*

Actions and indications: Boosts qì and harmonizes the center; engenders liquid and moistens dryness; clears heat and resolves toxin. Treats cough; dispersion-thirst (xiāo kě); intermittent dysentery; red eyes.

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