Red bean, besides red bean, red bean and Mi Dou, is also called red bean. Small in size, it is most suitable for soup or porridge. It has the function of diuresis and edema elimination, and is very suitable for pregnant women.
Big red bean, also known as red bean and locust bean, is relatively large in size, and the most commonly used one is red bean paste syrup.
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Efficacy and function of red beans
1. Nourish the heart and replenish blood. Red beans can not only clear the heart, but also make up for hard work. It is rich in crude fiber, which is helpful to reduce blood fat, blood pressure and improve heart activity in clinic. At the same time, it is rich in iron, which can promote qi and replenish blood, and is very suitable for hard work. Don't be cold in winter.
2. Healthy spleen and stomach. Spleen and stomach have strong digestion ability and good absorption. Therefore, people who are weak should step up their tonic in winter and make a good nutritional reserve for the coming year, so that they will be energetic and strong in the coming year and will not get sick.
3. Eliminate edema. Gleditsia saponin contained in red bean skin not only contains rich potassium, but also has a strong diuretic effect, which can improve the edema of face and feet caused by beriberi and decreased renal function. Therefore, red beans must be used to treat edema.
4. Eliminating dampness and clearing heat. Red beans are rich in B vitamins and iron, and also contain protein, fat, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, nicotinic acid and other ingredients, which have the functions of clearing away heat and diuresis, eliminating dampness and expelling toxins.
References:
People's Network-How to distinguish between red beans and red beans?
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