Sword Bean (Canavalia gladiata)
This product is the dried mature seed of Canavalia gladiata DC., a legume plant from the Fabaceae family. Harvest mature fruits in autumn, extract seeds, and sun-dry.【Characteristics】Flat oval or flat kidney-shaped, 2–3.5 cm long, 1–2 cm wide, 0.5–1.2 cm thick. Surface pale red to purple-red, slightly wrinkled with slight luster. Edge features a dark brown, eyebrow-like hilum about 2 cm long, with three white fine lines. Hard texture, difficult to break. Seed coat leathery, inner surface dark green and glossy; two cotyledons, yellow-white and oily. Odorless, bland taste, with a bean-like odor when chewed.【Flavor and Nature】Sweet, warm. Enters the stomach and kidney meridians.【Function and Indications】Warming the center, descending qi, and stopping hiccups. Used for cold-induced hiccup, vomiting due to deficiency-cold.【Usage and Dosage】6–9 g.【Storage】Store in a well-ventilated, dry place to prevent insect infestation. <Sword Bean>