Adzuki Bean Chi Xiao Dou 500g Whole Dried Seeds Farm Grown Food Grade Grain

Adzuki Bean, known in TCM as Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆), is the dried seed of Vigna angularis, a slender long-grain variety distinct from common red beans. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and commonly used in soups, congee, and grain mixes, it is a food-grade agricultural product. Store in a cool dry place and use as a culinary grain or traditional herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Genuine Chi Xiao Dou, the slender long-grain adzuki bean variety used in TCM, not ordinary red beans
• Botanical source is Vigna angularis, a classic food and herb dual-use seed
• Farm grown in Northeast China and simply sun dried to preserve the natural seed
• Traditionally associated with dampness-draining and diuretic properties in TCM practice
• Versatile for soups, congee, herbal decoctions, and mixed grain cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown with a slim elongated seed shape and smooth hard surface. The dried beans have a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered they turn tender with a subtle nutty sweetness and soft mealy texture.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into red bean soup or sweet dessert soup
• Cook with rice or other grains for congee and mixed grain porridge
• Add to traditional herbal decoctions with coix seed or lotus seeds
• Use in seasonal dishes such as red bean paste fillings

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chi Xiao Dou is traditionally associated with promoting urination and reducing swelling, and it is a common ingredient in dampness-draining formulas and food therapy. It is traditionally paired with Yi Yi Ren (coix seed) in soups and congee, and widely used in summer red bean drinks and festive dishes such as red bean rice and Laba congee.

FAQ Q&A