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 Category  Li Qi Yao
理氣藥
 Sub Category  
 Name  Dao Dou
刀豆
Sword bean
 Grown  In Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Hubei and Sichuan areas of China.
 Source  The seed of Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.) DC.
 Ingredients  Volatile oil, legumin
 Pharma Effect  
 Properties  Sweet, warm
 Channels  Kidney, stomach
 Function  Directs qi downward and stops hiccough.
 Clinic Usage  For cold deficiency, hiccough, regurgitation and vomiting.
 Cautions  
 Dosage  6~9g
 Storage  Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from worm infestation.