DIOSCOREA & DOLICHOS
Shan Yao/Bian Dou

 

Dioscorea opposita & Dolichos lablab

 

 

Shan Yao

sweet, neutral nourishes the Spleen and the Lung, 
tonifies the Kidney, stops emission, reduces urination

Bian Dou

sweet, slightly warm strengthens the Spleen, transforms Damp


Major therapeutic action
Tonifies the Spleen, stops diarrhoea.

Dosage
The typical proportion when added to a constitutional formula is 6:1 formula to addition (15 grams in 75- 90 grams of formula). If a stronger effect is desired more can be added. When used alone the dose is three grams twice daily.

Indications
*  Diarrhoea due to Spleen deficiency, emaciation, fatigue.
*  Leucorrhoea due to Spleen deficiency.

Cautions and contraindications
|None noted.
None noted.

Combinations
*  For diarrhoea, combine with Si Jun Zi Tang.
*  For leucorrhoea due to Spleen and Kidney deficiency, add Jin Ying Zi/Qian Shi.