赤小豆
Herb Name Lookup

Chi Xiao Dou

Semen Phaseoli

Rice Bean

Dampness-Draining
About this herb

A small red bean used to drain dampness and reduce swelling, often included in congee.

PinyinChi Xiao Dou
Chinese赤小豆
Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Phaseoli
EnglishRice Bean
CategoryDampness-Draining
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