The efficacy and function of black soybean husk

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of traditional Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and black soybean husk, as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of black soybean husk.

[Alias] Black bean skin (Jiangsu Plant Medicinal Records).

[Source] It is the black seed coat of soybean, a plant of the legume family. Take black soybeans and soak them in clean water. After they germinate, rub off the seed coat and dry them in the sun. Store in a dry place.

[Habitat distribution] Mainly produced in Jiangxi and Jiangsu.

[Properties] The seed coat is dry and mostly rolled into irregular pieces. The outer surface is brown or black, often with a layer of grayish-white substance attached. In larger fragments, a long, circular hilum is visible. The inner surface is dark gray to dark brown and smooth. The best ones are dry, black and free of impurities.

[Chemical composition] Black soybean hull contains cyanidin and delphinidin-3-glucoside, and also contains 18% pectin. It also contains levulinic acid and various sugars.

【Nature and flavor】 ① "New Reference for Medicinal Pieces": "slightly sweet, cool."

【Functions and indications】Nourishes blood and relieves wind. Treats yin deficiency, restlessness, night sweats, dizziness and headache.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

[Remarks] The current commercial medicinal material of bean skin (also known as bean husk or bean skin) is this product. The origin of the radix ophiopogonis was recorded in the "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica". Its original plant has been investigated in all dynasties, but opinions vary and no conclusion has been reached yet.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Compendium of Materia Medica

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of the Chinese medicine black soybean husk in the above article, it is not difficult to find that black soybean husk has many effects and functions, and its effect in health care is still very good.