Red bean and barley:

1. Red bean contains starch, fatty oil, protein, vitamins (A, B, C), plant saponin and aluminum. It can induce diuresis and reduce swelling, detoxify and expel pus, clear away heat and remove dampness.

2. Red beans are rich in vitamins B1, B2, protein and various minerals. Its alkali component can increase gastrointestinal motility, reduce constipation and promote urination.

3. Barley has a sweet and slightly cold taste, and has the functions of diuretic and swelling, strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, clearing heat and draining pus, etc. It is a commonly used medicine for diuresis and dampness.

Barley tea:

1. Barley tea is mainly used to reduce body temperature and detoxify, strengthen the spleen and lose weight, and remove greasiness.

2. Barley tea has good thirst quenching and diuretic effects, and can speed up the metabolism of water in the body and ensure the balance of water and electrolytes.

3. Barley tea is a coarse grain. The dietary fiber in whole grains can adjust the digestion and absorption function, thereby delaying the absorption of nutrients.

Extended information

Notes on red bean and barley soup:

1. The red bean in red bean and barley soup refers to adzuki beans. In terms of shape, red beans are relatively round. , adzuki beans are slender.

2. Before eating barley, you can stir-fry the barley over high heat to dry out dampness.

3. Adzuki beans and barley are difficult to boil. It is best to soak them in warm water for two hours before cooking. Otherwise, the nutrients will be difficult to come out and there is no time to soak them. You can also boil them for half an hour longer.

Reference materials

Baidu Encyclopedia - Barley Tea

Baidu Encyclopedia - Barley

Baidu Encyclopedia - Adzuki Bean