Rice Bean
Semen Phaseoli, Vignae Semen
Chi Xiao Dou

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; sour; calm

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To cause diuresis, to counteract toxicity, and to promote the drainage of pus.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Decoction inhibits the growth of staphylococcus aureus, shigella flexneri and bacillus typhoid in vitro.