Broad bean stem

Broad bean stem

(collection of common folk herbs)

[synonym] broad bean stem (commonly used Chinese herbal medicine in Shanghai).

[source] it is the stem of faba bean, a leguminous plant.

[chemical constituents] the stem contains kaempferol, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, fumaric acid, betulin, etc. Stem, leaf, flower and pod all contain d-glycerin.

[pharmacological action] glyceric acid has diuretic effect. See "broad bean pod shell" section.

Functions and indications: stop bleeding and diarrhea. All kinds of internal bleeding, watery diarrhea and scald are treated.

Collection of commonly used folk herbal medicines: "stop water and diarrhea. External use to treat burns. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 Liang. External use: burn ash to adjust and apply.

[selection] 1. To treat various kinds of internal bleeding: baking Broad Bean Stalk and grinding fine powder. Three times a day. (commonly used Chinese herbal medicine in Shanghai)

② Treatment of watery diarrhea: one or two broad bean stems. Take it by frying. (commonly used Chinese herbal medicine in Shanghai)