Chi+Xiao+Dou+(Aduki+Bean)

[[image:chi_xiao_dou.jpg align="right"]]Chi Xiao Dou (Aduki Bean) [Dark Red Little Bean]
Category: Drain Dampness (Drain Water & Reduce Edema) Nature: neutral Flavors: sweet, sour Channels:HT, SI [fire pair]

Functions: Promote urination for relieving edema; clear toxin and drain pus; **fire toxin esp. in/from the Heart** Indications: 1. **Edema** w/ distention in abdomen due to retention of harmful fluid 2. Carbuncle and boil de to eat and toxin **[skin topically or internally]** Abscess in the Lung and appendicitis due to toxic heat in the LU or LI

Dosage: 10-30g Contra: N/A Misc. Enters the Qi and Blood Levels