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Alternate Chinese names: 黑豆 hēi dòu

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; balanced.

Channel entry: Spleen and kidney channels.

Actions and indications: Quickens the blood, disinhibits water, dispels wind, and resolves toxin. Also resolves the toxin of other medicinals when combined with them. Treats water swelling and distension and fullness; wind toxin leg qì (jiǎo qì); wind impediment (fēng bì); postpartum wind tetany and clenched jaw; toxin swelling of welling-abscesses (yōng) and sores.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–30g); use in pills and powders. Topical: Grind and sprinkle on; boil and apply juice.

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