Description

Description
seed of phaseolus calcaratus oblong and slightly flattened, 5~8 mm long, 3~5 mm in diameter. Externally purplish-red. Lustrousless or somewhat lustrous, hilum linear-raised at one side and inclined to one end, white, about 2/3 in length of the seed, dented and forming a longitudinal furrow in the middle; and with an indistinct ridge at the other side. Texture hard, uneasily broken, cotyledons 2, milky-white. Odourless; taste, slightly sweet.

Seed of phaseolus angularis short cylindrical, both ends slightly truncate or obtusely rounded, 4~6 mm in diameter. Externally dark brownish-red, lustrous, hilum not raised.

Action
to cause diuresis, to counteract toxicity, and to promote the drainage of pus.
Indications
edema; jaundice with dark urine; acute rheumatic arthritis; carbuncles, boils, appendicitis.

Referential advice
1. Inducing diuresis and relieving edema

in treating edema, dysuria, beriberi, etc., The drug is often cooked with carp and taken. In treating edema of deficiency type, the drug is often decocted in combination with peanuts, fructus ziziphi jujubae, etc. And taken for a long time.

2. Removing toxin and evacuating pus

this information is educational in context and is not to be used to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult your licensed health care practitioner before using this or any medical information.

In treating carbuncle at the initial stage manifested by redness, swelling and burning pain, the drug powder can be mixed with water or vinegar and applied to the local area. The drug can also be taken orally.

Besides, the drug is also used to treat jaundice due to damp-heat. Nowadays, it is used to treat nephritic edema, ascites due to cirrhosis, and edema due to malnutrition.

This statement has not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Unless used under instructions by a licensed herbalist.