ancient wisdom Β· Herb
Bogbean
Bogbean. Properties: Sweet; Slightly Bitter; Cold. Meridians: Heart; Spleen
πΏ Names
Pinyin Name
Shui Cai
δΈζε (Chinese)
η‘θ
Latin Name
Herba Seu Folium Menganthis Trifoliatae
English Name
Bogbean
Alias Names
η»°θηθιθι‘ζζ°΄θ‘θ±
β― TCM Properties
Properties (ζ§ε³)
Sweet; Slightly Bitter; Cold
Meridians (ε½η»)
Heart; Spleen
Part Used
Leaf or whole herb
π©Ί Clinical Profile
Function (εθ½)
To fortify spleen and disperse food, nourish heart and quiet spirit, clear heat and disinhibit urine.
Indication (δΈ»ζ²»)
Gastritis, indigestion, palpitation and insomnia, damp-heat jaundice, cholecystitis, edema, inhibited urination, inhibited voidings of reddish urine.
π External References
HERB DB
TCMID
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