Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Hei (Da) Dou - 黑豆 - Semen Glycine Max

Pharmaceutical Latin: Semen Glycine Max
Common English: Black Bean
Black Soybean

Category

Herba the Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Sweet Neutral 9-30g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Tonifies the Kidneys and relieves low back and knee pain

Low back and knee pain and arthralgia

Fidgeting, night sweats and Heat sensations due to Yin Deficiency

Nourishes the skin and muscles

Physical appearance

Clears Heat and relieves toxicity

Poisoning, hyperhydrosis

Overdose

Nourishes Blood and Jing and clears vision

Dizziness

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.