Mung Beans, Lǜ Dòu, 绿豆, Semen Phaseoli

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Health Benefits
For: Heat stroke with diarrhea • Bloody vomit • Carbuncles • Thirst • Pesticide poisoning
Attributes: hypolipidemic • hypoglycemic • anitoxidant
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Fiber • Protein • 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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 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
Key 2nd Actions: Summer Heat • Treat poisoning -general poison, Xing Ren, Ban Xia, Tian Nan Xing, Fu Zi, arsenic
Indications: Summer heat • Thirst • Heat toxins • Carbuncles • Sores • Ulcers • Overdose of Zhi Fu Zi (fava beans) or Ba Dou
Contraindications: Loose stool or diarrhea, Spleen/Stomach deficiency cold
Typical Dosage: 15g to 30g • Common summer time drink • Ground into powder to make tea • Used in common bean soups          Guidelines
Parts Used: Seeds
Notes:
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LU DOU/ HE YE for summer heat. ■ LU DOU/ GAN CAO: for poisoning due to Zhi Fu Zi.
Formulas with Lu Dou

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

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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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