Lu Dou

Semen Phaseoli Radiati

Mung Bean

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

The familiar small green bean, used to clear heat and toxicity, especially in summer.

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PinyinLu Dou

Chinese绿豆

Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Phaseoli Radiati

EnglishMung Bean

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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