The Efficacy and Functions of Dolichos Lablab
Disease description:
Recently, my younger sister has been experiencing indigestion. I want to buy some herbal ingredients that can help with digestion. The doctor recommended hyacinth bean (Dolichos lablab), and I would like to learn more about its functions and effects.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The functions and benefits of Dolichos lablab (hyacinth bean) are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Strengthening the spleen and resolving dampness: Dolichos lablab enters the spleen and stomach meridians and demonstrates significant improvement effects on symptoms caused by spleen and stomach weakness, such as poor appetite, diarrhea, and loose stools. It is rich in minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin B found abundantly in the seed coat, which effectively supplements the body's nutritional needs and contributes to strengthening the spleen and resolving dampness.
2. Relieving summerheat and harmonizing the stomach: Dolichos lablab can also be used to treat vomiting, diarrhea, chest tightness, and abdominal distension caused by summerheat-dampness. It has the function of relieving summerheat and harmonizing the middle jiao (digestive region). It is often combined with other herbs such as Elsholtzia (Xiang Ru) and Magnolia bark (Hou Po).
3. Improving digestion: Dolichos lablab is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, improve digestive problems such as constipation, and help alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
4. Detoxifying and reducing swelling: Dolichos lablab also has certain detoxifying and anti-inflammatory effects on mild symptoms of poisoning or localized swelling.
Dolichos lablab contains abundant dietary fiber, protein, and trace elements, which help enhance immunity and prevent cardiovascular diseases, making it a good choice for a nutritionally balanced diet. However, Dolichos lablab should not be consumed raw; it must be thoroughly cooked before consumption to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
