Name
Can Dou (Broad Bean)
Property
Sweet, neutral; spleen and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Strengthen the spleen and induce diuresis, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.
Indications
Edema, sores, dysphagia.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 30~60 g or cook it for eating. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.