Black Soybean for Blood Nourishment and Anti-Aging
Black soybeans are nutritionally rich, containing protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins B1, B2, niacin, carotene, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium. The protein content in black soybeans is particularly high, surpassing that of meat, eggs, and milk, earning it the title of "King of Plant Protein."
Traditional Chinese medicine holds that dark-colored substances enter the kidney. Black soybeans are sweet and warm, non-toxic, entering the kidney, spleen, and heart meridians, with benefits including strengthening the kidneys, enhancing vitality, removing dampness, promoting diuresis, and delaying aging. The *Yan Nian Mi Lu* states: "Consuming black beans enhances skin texture, improves complexion, fills essence and marrow, increases strength, and improves appetite in cases of deficiency."
In folk practice, many effective remedies using black beans exist; here are several examples for reference:
Postpartum ailments: 1.5 kg black beans, stir-fry until smoke appears, place in a wine bottle, let stand for over one day. Take half a small cup daily, 2–3 times, until slight sweating occurs and the body feels moist—condition will be cured. Regular postpartum use prevents wind invasion and eliminates blood stasis.
Early graying hair: Boil black beans in vinegar until soft, extract juice, use about 10 grams mixed with hot water to wash hair—has blackening effect. Eat 20 roasted black beans and one spoonful of black sesame seeds nightly—also helps darken hair.
Hair loss: Boil black beans and take 50 grams each time, twice daily. If no improvement after one month, switch to salt-boiled black beans (add 5 grams salt per 500 grams black beans), follow same dosage.
Yin deficiency with night sweats: 50 grams black beans, 50 grams jujubes, 15 grams longan flesh. Add three bowls of water, boil down to one bowl, divide and take twice daily (Wang Lifa).
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