The efficacy and function of lentil skin

Lentil husk is a commonly used medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine and is often used in the treatment of various diseases. So today I will share with you some information about lentil husk.

[Other name] Lentil skin (Compendium of Materia Medica)

[Source] It is the dried seed coat of the legume plant lentil .

[Properties] The dried seed coat is irregularly curled and flake-like, of varying sizes, less than 1 mm thick, smooth, milky white or light yellowish white, and the seed coat is crescent-shaped and off-white. Hard and fragile. The smell is weak. The best ones are yellow-white in color and large in size.

【Functions and indications】 Strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness. Treat dysentery, diarrhea, athlete's foot and edema.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Anhui Medicinal Materials"

The above is the relevant knowledge about lentil skins introduced to you. Through the above article, you can clearly understand that lentil skins have many benefits and functions to the human body, so you can use lentil skins to treat some diseases.