Adzuki Bean Chi Xiao Dou 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Seeds for Soup Congee and Decoction Use

Adzuki Bean, known in TCM as Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆), is the dried seed of Vigna angularis, a staple botanical in Chinese herbal kitchens. In TCM theory it is considered neutral in nature with a sweet and slightly sour flavor and is traditionally associated with the spleen and heart channels. These whole seeds are sun-dried and suitable for soups, congee, and decoctions. Consult a practitioner before use, especially for special populations.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried adzuki bean seeds supplied as a Chinese medicinal food ingredient
• Botanical source Vigna angularis with the TCM name Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆)
• Traditionally used in TCM for dampness-related dietary patterns and seasonal wellness cooking
• Sun-dried whole seeds with a firm texture ideal for slow cooking and decoction
• Versatile 500g pack for soups, congee, herbal blends, and daily culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown seeds with a smooth, hard surface and a mild, starchy aroma. When slow-cooked, they soften to a creamy texture and develop a gently sweet, earthy taste with a faint nutty note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into red bean soup or dessert soups
• Cook with rice or grains for nourishing congee
• Add to herbal decoctions and dampness-clearing soup blends
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes such as red bean paste or porridge

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chi Xiao Dou is traditionally used in dampness-draining food therapy, often simmered with Yi Yi Ren (Coix seed), Fu Ling (Poria), or Euryale seed in soups and congee. It is a common ingredient in red bean soups and summer wellness dishes, and folk tradition pairs it with barley or lotus seeds for light, nourishing seasonal cooking.

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