Mung Bean
Semen Phaseoli Radiati
Lv Dou

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; cold

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to clear heat and toxic materials, clear summer-heat and promote diuresis. 2. to relieve the metallic and drug poisoning. 3. external use for clearing away heat and promoting tissue regeneration. 4. to reduce the level of blood-fat.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. diuretic. 2. its coat exerts a bacteriostatic effect on staphylococcus.