Dried Jack Bean Dao Dou 500g Whole Seeds Canavalia gladiata Traditional Herbal Ingredient

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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.

Dried Jack Bean Dao Dou 500g Whole Seeds Canavalia gladiata Traditional Herbal Ingredient overview
Dried Jack Bean Dao Dou 500g Whole Seeds Canavalia gladiata Traditional Herbal Ingredient overview

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
Dried Jack Bean Dao Dou 500g Whole Seeds Canavalia gladiata Traditional Herbal Ingredient key features
Dried Jack Bean Dao Dou 500g Whole Seeds Canavalia gladiata Traditional Herbal Ingredient key features

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.

Dried Jack Bean Dao Dou 500g Whole Seeds Canavalia gladiata Traditional Herbal Ingredient quality and texture
Dried Jack Bean Dao Dou 500g Whole Seeds Canavalia gladiata Traditional Herbal Ingredient quality and texture

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
Dried Jack Bean Dao Dou 500g Whole Seeds Canavalia gladiata Traditional Herbal Ingredient specifications
Dried Jack Bean Dao Dou 500g Whole Seeds Canavalia gladiata Traditional Herbal Ingredient specifications

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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