Adzuki Bean Chi Xiao Dou 500g Dried Vigna angularis Whole Seeds for Soup Congee and Herbal Tea

Adzuki Bean, known in TCM as Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆), from Vigna angularis, offered as dried whole seeds. In TCM theory this small elongated red bean is traditionally associated with supporting dampness and water metabolism and is valued in everyday cooking. Its neutral nature and sweet-sour flavor make it a versatile pantry staple for soups, congee, and herbal teas. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole adzuki beans identified in TCM as Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆)
• Botanical source Vigna angularis with long slender red seeds
• Traditionally associated with dampness and water metabolism in TCM
• Neutral sweet-sour bean suited to soups congee and red bean paste
• Common ingredient in red bean and coix seed tea blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to dark reddish-brown elongated seeds with a firm smooth texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered they soften to a creamy texture with a gently sweet nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into red bean soup or sweet dessert soup
• Cook with rice or millet for congee
• Brew with coix seed and other herbs as a light tea
• Boil and mash for red bean paste fillings

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chi Xiao Dou is traditionally used to support dampness and water metabolism and is a common ingredient in red bean and coix seed preparations. It is widely simmered in soups and congee, cooked into red bean paste for seasonal foods, and paired with Yi Yi Ren in everyday dampness-focused teas.

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