The efficacy and function of bell beans

The efficacy and function of bell beans

The Chinese medicine bell beans is already very familiar to most people. But in fact, not many people know the effects and functions of the Chinese medicine bell beans, so let’s talk about it below.

[Other names] Yellow flowered gentian, small bell, horse mouth bell

[Source] Crotalaria albida Heyne, a plant of the genus Crotalaria in the leguminous family, is used as medicine with its root and whole herb . Harvest in summer and autumn, wash, chop and dry.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, pungent, and cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, relieves cough and asthma, and stops malaria. Used for urethritis, cystitis, hepatitis, gastroenteritis, dysentery, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, malaria; used externally to treat carbuncles, sores, and mastitis.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian; for external use, mash the fresh leaves and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Above we introduced what bell beans are. We know that bell beans can not only be used to treat diseases but also have good health benefits, so we must be good at using bell beans to protect our health.

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