Lu Dou
綠豆 lù dòu, "green bean"

Category:

Clear Heat

Clear Heat and Resolves Toxicity

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

	Tastes: Sweet		Dosage: 15-30g

	Cautions: Use with caution in those with loose stools or diarrhea		Meridians: Heart , Stomach
	Preparation: • Flour • Skin		Quality: Good quality - large, full, greenish yellow beans
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time

Family:

Fabaceae (Leguminosae, Papilionoidaceae)

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Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Semen Phaseoli

Botanical: Phaseolus Radiatus L.

Japanese: ryokuzu

Korean: nokdu

Common: mung bean, phaseolus

Temperature: Cold

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