White kidney beans have the following effects: tonifying the spleen and regulating the middle burner, and dispelling dampness and heat. They are mainly used to treat weakness of the spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, loose stools, excessive leukorrhea, heat-dampness vomiting and diarrhea, chest tightness, and abdominal distension.
White kidney beans have a sweet taste and a slightly warm nature, and they enter the spleen and stomach meridians. When combined with Agastache, they are used to treat heat retention in the body and cold-dampness constricting the exterior; when combined with Atractylodes, they are used for diarrhea and leukorrhea due to spleen deficiency and dampness accumulation; when combined with Pollen Typhae, they are used for heat diseases injuring body fluids, restlessness, and thirst; when combined with Euryale Seed, they are used for diarrhea and excessive leukorrhea due to spleen deficiency. Patients with spleen deficiency with stagnation should avoid using them.
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment requires differentiation of symptoms and signs. If a patient feels uncomfortable, it is recommended to seek medical treatment at a regular medical institution rather than self-medicate to avoid adverse reactions.