Dao Dou Ke

Name

Dao Dou Ke (Pericarpium canavaliae)

1. Shell of Sword Bean
2. 刀豆壳
3. Pericarpium canavaliae
4. 刀豆殼

The Effect of Dao Dou Ke

Property

Sweet, neutral; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Harmonize middle energizer, direct qi downward, dissipate blood stasis and invigorate blood.

Indications

Regurgitation, prolonged dysentery, hiccup, pharyngitis, amenorrhea.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g. Stir-bake it into charcoal and grind for powder to sprinkle for external application.