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The dried ripe seed of Lablab purpureus (syn. Dolichos lablab) (Fabaceae). Enters the Spleen and Stomach channels. Sweet and slightly warm, it tonifies the Spleen, harmonizes the middle, transforms dampness, and relieves summer-heat. A gentle tonic commonly used in porridges and dietary therapy.
消暑化湿
健脾止泻
炒用健脾止泻力强
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
寒热病者不宜服。
一般安全，但生品含少量植物凝集素，宜炒熟或充分煮熟后服用。
味甘，微温。主和中下气。
中品
@misc{bencaodian-bai-bian-dou,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Bái Biǎn Dòu 白扁豆 (White Hyacinth Bean) — Lablab Semen Album},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/bai-bian-dou},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
白扁豆含蛋白质、淀粉及微量植物血凝素，煮熟后安全；现代研究示其有调节肠道菌群与改善消化功能的作用。
Bai bian dou contains protein, starch, and trace phytolectin (inactivated by cooking); modern research suggests gut microbiome regulation and digestive function improvement.
《中国药典》收载，以总灰分、水分等为质量控制指标。
Listed in Chinese Pharmacopoeia with total ash and moisture as quality control markers.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.