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绿豆 · Lu Dou
Mung Bean
Vigna radiata
— Cold, sweet · Heart, Stomach
Traditional uses
Summer heat
Red acne
Thirst
Used in
Acne & Pimples
Dry Mouth & Thirst
Hangover
Mouth Ulcers (Canker Sores)
Summer Heat & Overheating
⚠ Safety
Avoid with cold digestion.
Sources
Wikipedia – Vigna radiata (photo & botany)
Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Eastland Press)
Scheid, Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies (Eastland Press)
NCCIH – Herbs at a Glance (US National Institutes of Health)