
Adsuki Bean
赤小豆
Water-Draining and Dampness-Leaching Herbs

Jujumai, Dalan, Shanqumai, Qumaisui, Nantianzhucao, Maijujiang, Jianronghua
Cold, bitter
It mainly contains various flavonoids, which upon hydrolysis yield isoorientin, dianthogenin, alkaloids, phosphoric acid and vitamin A-like substances, etc.
The decoction has a diuretic effect and increases urinary sodium chloride excretion. It also stimulates intestinal and uterine smooth muscle, inhibits cardiac activity, lowers blood pressure, and has schistosomicidal activity. In addition, it inhibits Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhi, Shigella flexneri, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
No precautions information available
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