Black Bean
Sojae Semen Nigrum, Semen Sojae Nigrum
Hei Dou

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; calm

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Quicken the blood and disinhibit waterdispel wind and detoxifyfortify the spleen and boost the kidney

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Edema; Jaundice; Athlete's foot; Wind arthralgia; Postpartum wind spasm; Low back pain due to kidney deficiency; Enuresis; Carbuncle and sore; Drug and food poisoning