描述

Hei Dou — Black Soybean

Hei Dou is the black soybean, traditionally used as a food-herb to nourish the liver and kidney, support the blood and gently clear heat.

Source & Preparation

• Herb: Semen Glycines Nigrum (Glycine max, black soybean), single-herb concentrated granules
• Traditional category: Liver-kidney nourishing, blood-tonifying herbs

Please refer to the product label for concentration ratio and exact contents.

Traditional Use in TCM

In TCM, black soybean is traditionally used to tonify the kidney and nourish yin, nourish blood and clear heat-toxin — classically taken for deficiency patterns and as a gentle daily nourishing food-herb.

How Single-Herb Granules Are Used

Single-herb granules can be taken alone or combined with other single herbs into a custom formula, as TCM practitioners typically prescribe.

Who This Herb Is Traditionally NOT For

Not specifically contraindicated, but heavy beans may cause bloating in those with weak digestion and damp stagnation.

How to Use

Dissolve the labeled amount in about 150 ml of warm water, typically twice daily.

This product is a concentrated granule with an approximate 5:1 extraction ratio (may vary slightly between products, typically ranging from 5:1 to 10:1). Please follow the recommended dosage on the label or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.