Dried Jack Bean Dao Dou 500g Whole Seeds Canavalia gladiata Traditional Herbal Ingredient
$6.34
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Description
Dried Jack Bean, known in TCM as Dao Dou (刀豆), from Canavalia gladiata. These whole dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal botanical, traditionally associated with warming the kidney and supporting the stomach in TCM theory. The beans are plump, uniformly dried, and suitable for decoctions, soups, or culinary use. As a food-grade agricultural product, they should be stored in a cool dry place and used as part of a balanced lifestyle rather than as a substitute for medicine.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Jack Bean seeds identified as Dao Dou (刀豆) in traditional Chinese medicine
- Botanical source Canavalia gladiata with plump well-dried kernels
- Traditionally used in TCM to support kidney and stomach function
- Versatile raw herb suitable for decoctions soups and culinary preparations
- Food-grade agricultural product with 36 month shelf life when stored properly


Quality & Sensory
The seeds typically show a reddish-brown to deep rose seed coat with a smooth firm texture and a mild neutral aroma. When decocted or simmered they typically soften to a starchy mildly bean-like taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried raw herb seeds |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 刀豆 |
| Pinyin | Dao Dou |
| Botanical Name | Canavalia gladiata |
| Plant Part | Mature seed |
| Net Weight | 500 g per bag |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmered into herbal decoctions with other TCM botanicals
- Added to slow-cooked soups and broths
- Cooked in congee or grain porridges
- Used in traditional culinary recipes featuring whole beans
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice Dao Dou is traditionally regarded as warming and is associated with the kidney and stomach channels. It has historically been decocted alone or paired with other herbs in formulas intended to support the lower back and calm the stomach. The seeds are also simmered in soups or porridges as a nourishing food herb in seasonal home cooking.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500 g of whole dried Jack Bean seeds, known in TCM as Dao Dou (刀豆), from Canavalia gladiata.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory Dao Dou is traditionally associated with warming the kidney and supporting stomach comfort. It is a traditional herb and not a substitute for medicine.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The seeds are typically simmered in decoctions, slow-cooked soups, or congee until soft.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 6 cm |
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