Side Effects of White Lentils

White Beans

【Medicinal Part】

The seeds of Dolichos lablab L.

【Ingredients】

The seeds contain 0.62% oil, of which palmitic acid accounts for 8.33%, linoleic acid accounts for 57.95%, elaidic acid accounts for 15.05%, oleic acid accounts for 5.65%, stearic acid accounts for 11.26%, arachidic acid accounts for 0.58%, and behenic acid accounts for 10.40%. It also contains trigonelline, methionine, leucine, threonine, vitamin B1 and C, carotene, sucrose, glucose, stachyose, maltose, raffinose, L-2-pipecolic acid and toxic phytoagglutinin. It also contains steroids.

【Function and indications】

Strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, harmonize the middle and relieve heat. Used for spleen and stomach weakness, loss of appetite, loose stools, excessive leucorrhea, vomiting and diarrhea due to dampness in summer, chest tightness and abdominal distension. Chinese medicine white lentil: Treats spleen and stomach weakness, fatigue, poor appetite and loose stools, diarrhea due to dampness in summer, leucorrhea, food and alcohol poisoning. Lentil skin: Treats vomiting and diarrhea due to dampness in summer, beriberi and edema. Lentil flower: Treats heatstroke, fever, vomiting and diarrhea, dysentery, and leucorrhea. Mongolian medicine treats vomiting blood, hemoptysis, menorrhagia, back and leg pain, and diarrhea.

【Usage and Dosage】

Decoction, 10-15g. Stir-frying can enhance the spleen-strengthening and diarrhea-stopping effects, so it is suitable to stir-fry when used for spleen-strengthening and diarrhea-stopping and as a powder.

Side Effects of White Lentils

Used for spleen and stomach weakness, loss of appetite, sugary diarrhea, excessive leucorrhea, vomiting and diarrhea due to summer heat and dampness. Chest tightness and abdominal distension. Stir-fried lentils strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness. Used for spleen deficiency diarrhea and excessive leucorrhea.