Beans & Peas

Question 1

Neutral, sweet/sour, benefit KD, benefit diabetes, counteract toxins, reduce dampness, excess hunger/thirst, mumps, leukorrhea, excretion of fluids, edema

Answer 1

Azuki Bean (Azuki, Red) (Chi Xiao Dou)

Question 2

Warm, sweet, tonify KD, nourish Yin, nourish blood, brighten eyes, promote urination, back and knee pain/weakness, seminal emission, infertility, menopause, KD stone, blurry vision, ear problem, Lin synd, bedwetting, beriberi

Answer 2

Black beans (Dan Dou Chi)

Question 3

Warm, sweet, strengthen SP, tonify Qi, calm shen, clear dampness, promote bowels, low energy, anxiety, restlessness, poor concentration, constipation

Answer 3

Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

Question 4

Neutral, sweet, strengthen digestion, promote elimination, diuretic, chronic diarrhea, Lin synd, swelling from nephritis

Answer 4

Kidney Bean

Question 5

Warm, sweet, strengthen ST, harmonize digestion, descend rebellious Qi, clear summer heat, diarrhea, dysentery, vomiting, cholera, heatstroke

Answer 5

Lentil

Question 6

Cool, sweet, tonify Qi, nourish blood, clear heat, resolve dampness, promote bowels, strengthen LU, calm shen, tiredness, anemia, high cholesterol, constipation, rashes, hives, sinus allergy, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia

Answer 6

Lima Bean

Question 7

Cool, strong, sweet, clear heat, detoxify, quench thirst, promote urination, reduce swelling, SUMMER HEAT, food poisoning, carbuncles, dysentery, diabetes, dehydration, breast abscess, edema in lower limbs, *Avoid with pregnancy, antidote of Fu Zi

Answer 7

Mung Bean (Lu Dou)

Question 8

Cold, sweet, clear heat/toxins, dec sexual desire, generate fluids

Answer 8

Mung Bean Sprout

Question 9

Warm, sweet, tonify Qi, nourish blood, activate blood, balance blood sugar, remove stagnation, improve memory, calm shen, fatigue, anemia, diabetes, high cholesterol, memory decline, *Don’t eat with Gout

Answer 9

Navy Bean (White Bean)

Question 10

Neutral, sweet, strengthen SP/ST, strengthen digestion, promote urination, lubricate intestine, indigestion, edema, constipation

Answer 10

Pea

Question 11

Warm, sweet, tonify Qi, nourish blood, clear heat, resolve dampness, calm shen, fatigue, anemia, allergy to sulfites, high cholesterol, edema, anxiety, insomnia

Answer 11

Pinto Bean

Question 12

Cool, sweet, clear heat, detoxify, ease urination, lubricate LU and intestines, provide high protein, LU & ST heat, St & mouth ulcers, swollen gums, dry skin, constipation, diarrhea, INTENSE APPETITE, *Avoid raw

Answer 12

Soybean

Question 13

Cool, sweet, strengthen SP/ST, lubricate dryness, promote body fluids, detoxify, clear heat, chronic dysentery, anemia, LU TB, malaria, leukorrhea, IRREGULAR PERIOD DUE TO COLD

Answer 13

Tofu (Soybean Curd)