1, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the medicinal properties of these two flavors are not incompatible, and it is ok to cook them together. But its taste and efficacy are opposite, so it is not suitable for taking together. It means-we can cook together, but because the effect is different, it is offset by eating it in the stomach and cannot play its due role.

Red beans-

Meridian tropism: heart; Spleen; Kidney; small intestine channel

Efficacy: diuretic, detumescence and yellowing; Clearing away heat and toxic materials and eliminating carbuncle

Indications: edema; Beriberi; Jaundice; Gonorrhea; Bloody stool; Swelling, sores and ulcers; tinea

Gastrodia elata-

Meridian tropism: liver; Spleen; Kidney; Gallbladder; Heart; bladder meridian

Efficacy: calming wind and relieving spasm; Yang; Dispelling wind and dredging collaterals

Indications: acute and slow convulsion; Spastic contracture; Dizziness; Headache; Hemiplegia; Numbness of limbs; rheumatalgia