formula | Mung Bean Drink Lyu Dou Yin |
source | Volume 51 of Jingyue Quanshu |
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bubble_chart Composition Mung beans, any amount will do.
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Cook mung beans in a wide pot until mushy, add a little salt or honey, let it cool, and consume it either thick, thin, or as a soup, as desired, three to four times a day without restriction.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Eliminate irritability and clear heat.
bubble_chart Indications
Heat toxin, overwork heat, and various types of fire, extreme heat that does not subside.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
Mung beans are not bitter or cold in nature and do not harm spleen qi. They are excellent at removing toxins, relieving irritability, reducing fever, quenching thirst, and promoting urination. They are the best and most effective remedy for mild and moderate conditions.