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