Chi Xiao Dou - Rice Bean【Net Wt: 38.5g(1.54g x 25 Sachets)】

NPN 80080889

【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.

nd tongue, trauma.