Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Lablab Semen Album (stir-fried) |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 炒白扁豆 · Chao Bai Bian Dou |
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| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
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| Efficacy Category | Digestant |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried ripe seed of Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet (Fabaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Slightly warm |
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| Channels Entered | Spleen, Stomach |
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What Is Chao Bai Bian Dou?
Chao Bai Bian Dou (Stir-fried White Hyacinth Bean) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Hunan, Anhui, Henan, Sichuan, Jiangsu.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Slightly warm
Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach
Chao Bai Bian Dou: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Lablab Semen Album (stir-fried)
Botanical Origin
The dried ripe seed of Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet (Fabaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Hunan, Anhui, Henan, Sichuan, Jiangsu.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is full, yellow, with scorched spots.
Macroscopic Features
Oval or elliptical, slightly flat, 8~13mm long, 6~9mm wide. Externally yellowish-white or pale yellow; after stir-frying, surface is yellow with scorched spots. Seed coat is thin; cotyledons are yellowish-white, starchy. Faint odor, taste sweet.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet; Slightly warmSpleenStomach
Traditional Functions
Fortifies spleen and transforms dampness, harmonizes stomach and resolves summerheat; stir-fried form enhances spleen-fortifying and astringent action.
How Chao Bai Bian Dou Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Chao Bai Bian Dou is classified among the Digestant herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
