Phaseolus radiatus (Chixiaodou)

Distribution:
Mainly produced in Jilin, Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shaanxi, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Sichuan areas of China.

Properties (characteristics):
Sweet, sour, neutral.
 
Channels (meridians) entered:
Heart, small intestine.

Actions & Indications:
Edema, difficulty in urinary, sores, Carbuncle
 
Chemical ingredients:
Per 100 grams of chi xiao dou contains: protein (α,β-golbulin) 20.7 g,  carbohydrates 58 g, coarse fiber 4.9 g,

ashes 3.3 g, calcium 67 mg, phosphorus 305 mg, iron 5.2 mg, vitamin B1 0.31 mg, B2 0.31 mg, B3 2.7 mg.  It also contains triterpene sapogenin, starch, sugar, phytosterol and pigments.
 
Dosage:
9 to 30 g.

Cautions:
Not to use for long period because of its diuretic property. Long term usage may dry out the body.