Mung Beans, Lǜ Dòu, 绿豆, Semen Phaseoli

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For: Heat stroke with diarrhea • Bloody vomit • Carbuncles • Thirst • Pesticide poisoning
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Phosphatidylinositol • Phophatidylethanolamine • Glycerol • Phasphatidyl choline • Phophatidic acid • Protein • Calcium • Iron • Phosphorus • Vitamin A, B, C • Carbohydrate

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Pharmacopeias: Kai Bao Ben Cao
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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc.              Category: Clear Heat Resolve Toxins 
English: Mung Beans    Pinyin:  Lu Dou      Pharmaceutical: Semen Phaseoli  
Organs: Heart • Stomach      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Sweet      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Summer heat • Toxic sores and swelling • Thirst • Exterior heat toxins 
Actions:  Clear summer heat • Resolve toxins • Relieve thirst
Indications: Summer heat • Thirst • Heat toxins • Carbuncles • Sores • Ulcers
Contraindications: Loose stool or diarrhea
Typical Dosage: 15g to 30g • Common summer time drink • Ground into powder to make tea • Used in common bean soups          Guidelines
Parts Used: Seeds       Notable for: Summer heat/ heat stroke
Other: Herb pair: He Ye/ Lu Dou
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Lu Dou

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Be cautions with all medicine.

 

Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

Herbs: Antidote for Zhi Fu Zi (fava beans)

Pharma Drugs:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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