Adzuki Beans

Vigna angularis · chi xiao dou (赤小豆)

What It Is

Traditional Context

In traditional Chinese practice, this ingredient has been used to:

· Support the Heart

· Drain dampness

· Nourish the Spleen

Cautions

Educational purposes only.

A classic autumn soup built around astragalus root, the traditional defender of the wei qi.

A sweet, warming tea that nourishes blood and calms the mind.

The classic Spleen-supporting porridge — grounding, slightly sweet, endlessly adaptable.