Chi Xiao Dou - Rice Bean【Net Wt: 100g】

NPN 80095475

【Macroscopic Features】
Slightly cylindrical and flat. 5~7cm long, about 3mm diameter. Externally reddish-brown or purple-brown, smooth and lustrous; linear white hilum taken 2/3 of the whole, center indented to a longitudinal groove skewed to one end, back has one unobvious crest. Hard texture, difficult to break; peeled seed coat, two white cotyledons can be seen. faint odor; slightly bean-like flavor when chewed.

【Properties】Sweet, sour; neutral.

【Channels (meridians) entered】Heart, small intestine

【Functions】
Disinhibits water, eliminates moisture, neutralizes blood, expels pus, disperses swelling, resolves toxin. Apply to edema, beriberi, jaundice, diarrhea, hematochezia, and swelling carbuncles.