Dan Dou Chi is a fermented product made from the mature seeds of Glycine max (L.) Merr. (soybean) from the Fabaceae family. It is produced throughout China. After drying, it is used in its raw form.
Properties & Meridians
Taste: Sweet, pungent
Nature: Cool
Meridians: Lung, Stomach
Functions
- Relieves the exterior
- Eliminates irritability
Clinical Applications
- Used for external syndromes caused by wind invasion.
- Treats chest distress, restlessness, and insomnia due to deficiency.
- Additionally, it has a protective effect on the stomach and aids digestion.
Usage & Dosage
Decoction: 10–15g
- When fermented with mulberry leaves and Artemisia annua (Qing Hao), it is commonly used for wind-heat colds and chest distress in febrile diseases.
- When fermented with Ephedra (Ma Huang) and Perilla (Zi Su), it is mainly used for wind-cold colds with headaches.