The difference between red beans and adzuki beans and their health benefits

Many people cannot tell the difference between red beans and adzuki beans. Although both are dark red, the difference is still very obvious. The two beans taste different and have different effects, so distinguishing them can help you eat them better.

Red bean: also known as "acacia", "acacia tree", "peacock bean", Leguminosae, deciduous tree, small white or light yellow flowers, in narrow racemes. The pods bend and curl when ripe. The seeds are convex and bright red. It is produced in the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka; it is also found in Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Yunnan and the eastern part of the Himalayas. The wood is hard, the heartwood texture is slightly coarse, and it is resistant to water and moisture. It is an excellent shipbuilding material, and can also be used as a material for construction, furniture, gun stocks, etc. The seeds are bright red, crystal clear like coral, and are often used by southerners to inlay ornaments.

Adzuki bean: Also known as adzuki bean, red rice bean, rice bean, protein bean, red mountain bean, it is an annual herb of the Leguminosae family and the genus Vigna. The stem is slender, up to 1 meter long or more, covered with yellow long soft hairs when young, and hairless when old. The appearance is similar to red bean but slightly thinner. As an annual herb, adzuki bean is mainly used as a Chinese medicinal material, often mixed with red beans, and has the effects of diuresis, swelling, detoxification and pus removal. It is widely cultivated throughout the country. Adzuki beans can be eaten whole, or used to cook rice, porridge, and red bean soup. It is often used to make red bean paste as a filling, which is delicious.

Health benefits of red beans

Red beans are neutral and cool in nature, sweet in taste, and contain protein, fat, sugar, B vitamins, potassium, iron, phosphorus, etc. Red beans can promote the activation of cardiovascular and vascular function and act as a diuretic. People who are afraid of cold, have low blood pressure, and are easily tired can improve these symptoms by eating red beans regularly. In addition, red beans can also strengthen the stomach, promote the production of body fluids, and remove dampness and invigorate qi, making them a good medicinal and health food.

Red beans are a good friend of women's health. The rich iron content can make people look rosy. Eating more red beans can also replenish blood, promote blood circulation, strengthen physical strength, and enhance resistance. Lactating women can promote milk secretion by eating more red beans.

Red beans have the effects of clearing the mind, nourishing the spirit, strengthening the spleen and kidneys. Adding lotus seeds and lilies can strengthen the essence and qi, stop bleeding, strengthen the bones and muscles, etc. It can cure dry lungs, dry coughs, enhance the vitality of internal organs, and enhance physical strength. Health preservation is also an important part of skin care. Only by combining external adjustments with internal care can a woman with a watery face be created. Small red beans can also beautify the skin. Don't think that beauty is only related to luxury goods. There are cost-effective and efficient beauty methods everywhere. Be sure to discover them carefully. The official name of red beans in the Compendium of Materia Medica is "red beans". In traditional medicine, red beans are mainly used for water circulation (removing edema), qi (removing beriberi), and strengthening the spleen. In ancient books, red beans and carp are boiled and eaten, which is very helpful for improving edema and beriberi caused by pregnant women in the late pregnancy.