Chi Xiao Dou Red Adzuki Bean 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Seeds for Cooking and Decoction

Dried Red Adzuki Bean, known in TCM as Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆), from Vigna angularis. These whole dried seeds are a common food-grade Chinese botanical supplied in their natural form. In TCM theory, Chi Xiao Dou is considered sweet and sour in flavor with a neutral nature and is traditionally associated with the spleen and heart channels. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and decoctions, it is a versatile pantry staple for daily culinary and herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Chi Xiao Dou seeds in natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Vigna angularis, a classic Chinese food herb
• Traditionally associated with dampness-draining and spleen-supporting uses in TCM
• Suitable for soups, congee, herbal decoctions, and seasonal dishes
• Sealed 500g bag with 24-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown seeds with a smooth, firm texture and a mild, starchy aroma. When simmered, they typically soften to a creamy texture with a gently sweet, earthy flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into red bean soup or sweet dessert soup
• Cook with rice or millet for nourishing congee
• Add to herbal decoctions with coix seed or lotus seed
• Use in seasonal dishes such as winter solstice red bean porridge

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chi Xiao Dou is traditionally used to promote urination and reduce swelling, and is commonly paired with Yi Yi Ren (coix seed) or Fu Ling (poria) in dampness-resolving decoctions. It is a familiar ingredient in red bean soups, congee, and festive dishes, and is often cooked with barley during humid summer months as part of traditional dietary wellness.

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