In ancient Li Shizhen, red beans were called "heart valley", which emphasized the nourishing function of red beans. 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
In winter, the digestion ability of the spleen and stomach is relatively strong and absorbed well. 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. Red beans, known as "red beans" in Chinese medicine, also have obvious spleen and stomach strengthening effects.
Step 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
According to Chinese medicine, there is dampness in the body. Water can't flow with qi and blood and stay between human cells, which makes the human body expand rapidly. Adzuki bean is rich in B vitamins and iron, and also contains protein, fat, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, nicotinic acid and other ingredients, which has the functions of clearing away heat and diuresis, eliminating dampness and expelling toxin.