Mung bean leaf

Mung bean leaf

(compendium)

[source] it is the leaf of leguminous plant mung bean, and the plant morphology is detailed in mung bean.

[nature and taste] Ben Cao Hui Yan: "bitter taste, cold Qi, non-toxic. "

[function indications] it is used to treat vomiting and diarrhea, rash, sores and scabies.

① "Kaibao Materia Medica": "vomit cholera, wring juice and vinegar a little, warm. "

② In the book of Materia Medica, it is said that "it can be used to treat fever, rash, toxin of gold, stone, Dan and fire, and cholera, and to wring the juice and drink it with warm soup. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: mash juice, 0.5-1 Liang. External use: smash the bag and wipe it.

[selection] treatment of tinea and scabies: mung bean leaves, mashed, and a little rice vinegar, rub with old silk. (Ben Cao Hui Yan)