Health Benefits of Red Beans

1. Remove dampness and clear away heat

According to Chinese medicine, it means that there is dampness in the body. The water cannot flow with the blood and stay in the cells of the human body, causing the human body to swell up. And red beans are rich in B vitamins and iron, as well as protein, fat, sugars, calcium, phosphorus, niacin and other ingredients, which have the effects of clearing heat, removing dampness and detoxification.

 

2. Nourish the heart and blood

Red beans can clear heat of the heart, and can also nourish the heart. It is also rich in crude fiber material, which clinically helps lower blood lipid, lower blood pressure, and improve heart function. And it is rich in iron, which can promote Qi and nourish blood, which is very suitable for heart and blood.

 

3. Detoxification and weight loss

"Compendium of Materia Medica" says that its nature is going down, and it can dredge the small intestine, ease urination and remove swelling. Among the ten people nowadays, at least five or six are overweight, which is also swollen, commonly known as bloated body.

 

4. Strengthen the spleen and stomach

Red beans are called "chixiaodou" in Chinese medicine, and they also have obvious spleen and stomach strengthening effects. <> The spleen and stomach have relatively strong digestion capacity and better absorption. People with weaker bodies should strengthen tonic in winter and make good nutrition reserves for next year. They will have good energy and strength next year, and will be less likely to get sick next year.

 

5. Eliminate edema

In addition to rich potassium in red beans, the saponin contained in its outer skin has a strong diuretic effect, which can effectively improve the swelling of the face and feet caused by beriberi and the decline of kidney function. Therefore, red beans must be used to treat edema.