Red Bean (Adzuki Bean)
Chinese Name: 赤小豆
Thermal Nature: Cold (Slight)
Flavor: Sweet, sour
Organ Meridian: Heart, small intestine, spleen
Properties: Encourages urination, relieves water retention, cools the body and helps with detoxification
Best Use For: Treating water retention (especially lower part of the body)
Serving Per Day For One Person: 10 to 30g
Dietary Caution: People with Yin deficiency should avoid consuming red beans
Special Note: There are two sizes of red beans in the market. The one that is mentioned here is the smaller, rounder type.
Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Dampness and heat body constitution, Phlegm and dampness body constitution