Adzuki beans and adzuki beans are often confused in everyday life, and although they have similar names, they have very different looks and effects. First of all, in terms of appearance, red adzuki beans are dark red, slender and slightly flattened in shape, and oval; Red beans, on the other hand, are bright red or jujube red, and their shape is fuller and rounder. There are distinct differences in the color and shape of these two beans, so we can distinguish them based on these characteristics.
In addition to the difference in appearance, there is also a big difference in efficacy between red adzuki beans and red beans. Red beans are rich in iron, which is a good blood tonic product, and can also clear heat and detoxify, expel phlegm and kill insects, replenish yin and blood, clear wind and heat, relieve dryness and itching, moisturize and nourish the skin. Red beans are generally used for daily consumption to help nourish the blood. The red adzuki bean can reduce dampness and swelling, clear away heat and yellowness, detoxify and drain pus, etc., and has a good effect on spleen deficiency and dampness, water swelling, limb distress and other diseases. In addition, red adzuki beans also have the effects of milking and difficulty in giving birth to lower cell coats.
In our daily diet, we can choose beans that suit us according to different needs. For example, if you need to nourish your blood, you can choose red beans; If you need dampness and swelling, heat clearing and detoxification, etc., you can choose red adzuki beans. In addition, we can also use dietary remedies to bring out the effects of beans. For example, red bean and purple rice soup can diuresis, reduce swelling and improve edema; Red and green lily soup can moisturize the skin and lighten melanin.
In conclusion, although red adzuki beans and red beans have similar names, they are very different in appearance and efficacy. We should choose beans that suit us according to different needs, and exert their effects through reasonable dietary prescriptions. At the same time, we should also note that red adzuki beans have a strong diuretic effect, and people who urinate a lot should avoid eating them.