The efficacy and function of sea red beans

The Chinese medicine sea red bean is a very good Chinese medicinal material. Sea red bean has a very good effect in regulating the body and is also widely used in medicine. Let’s take a look together.

[Source] It is the seeds of the legume plant sea red bean . Harvest the ripe fruits, remove the seeds and dry them in the sun.

[Original form] Sea red bean, also known as: peacock bean, red bean, acacia tree, acacia, double-dwelling tree, redwood, and Xishige tree.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in forests or by shadeless streams and hillsides, and is also planted in gardens. Distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and even the eastern Himalayas.

[Chemical composition] The seeds contain stigmasterol and its glucoside, dulcitol and polysaccharides. The seed oil contains oleic acid, linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and a small amount of tetracosanoic acid.

[Pharmacological action] Unlike Abrus precatorius, Sea Red Bean does not contain glycosides (including saponins), bioalkaloids and Abrus precatorius toxic proteins. It has been reported that it contains physostigmine-like ingredients, but some Africans use it as a seasoning. The roots have emetic and laxative effects; the leaves have astringent effects and can be used to stop diarrhea.

[Properties and flavors] "Haiyao Bencao": "slightly cold, slightly toxic."

[Function and indication] "Haiyao Bencao": "It is used to treat black skin, snoring, tinea versicolor, and wind in the head and face. It is suitable for facial medicine and bath beans."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Haiyao Bencao"

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of sea beans, I believe many friends already know the benefits of sea beans. It can be seen that sea red beans are very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.