Glycine, Soybean, Da Dou 大豆
Soya, Soybean
Da Dou 大豆, Yellow Soy Bean
Hei Da Dou, 黑大豆 Black Soy Bean (TCM)
Prepared Soy Bean: Dan Dou Chi 淡豆豉
Sprouted Soy Bean: Da Dou Juan 大豆卷
Sran chen dkar po (Tibet)
Da Dou 大豆, Yellow Soy Bean
Hei Da Dou, 黑大豆 Black Soy Bean (TCM)
Prepared Soy Bean: Dan Dou Chi 淡豆豉
Sprouted Soy Bean: Da Dou Juan 大豆卷
Sran chen dkar po (Tibet)
J. Zorn, Icones plantarum medicinalium, Abbildungen von Arzneygewächsen, (1782)
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Botanical name:
Glycine max (syn. G. soja, G. hispida, Dolichos soja, Phaseolus max, Soja max) Parts used: Yellow Bean Black Bean Temperature & Taste: Neutral, Sweet Classifications: |
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Uses:
YELLOW SOY BEAN
1. Strengthen Spleen, Benefit Qi:
-promotes strength and enhances 7 Tissues (Tibet)
-beneficial in the elderly
-Menopause, Osteoporosis
-anti-diabetic activity
2. Benefits Spleen, Reduce Stagnation:
-Diarrhea associated with Food Stagnation
-Abdominal distention
3. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine:
-Edema, water retention; especially associated with Spleen deficiency
-anti-obesity effect has been noted
4. Settles Wind:
-Hypertension
5. Resolves Toxin:
-poisoning (Tibet); Toxemia
-used in preparation of toxic herbs, notably Aconite (TCM)
-protects the Liver; Hepato-protective
-demonstrated to protect against Cancer formation (isoflavones in animal experiments)
BLACK SOY BEAN
1. Strengthens Kidneys:
-Lower Back pain from Kidney deficiency
-Enuresis; water retention, associated with Kidney deficiency
2. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine:
-as Yellow Soy Bean
3. Clears Wind, Resolves Toxin:
-Wind Toxin
-tightness of the ligaments and sinews
-clenched jaw
-Toxic swellings and Abscesses
-Food or Drug Poisoning
PREPARED SOY BEAN:
Fermented Soy bean
-clears the exterior; used for Wind-Codl or Wind-Heat; because its mild, it can be used in weak constitutions
-irritability, restlessness, insomnia
SPROUTED SOY BEAN:
-clears Summer-heat and Damp-Heat; acute summer-heat disease with heavyness, body aches and greasy tongue coat
SOY OIL
-Useful lubricant in Constipation; Worms in Children
SOY BEAN SKIN (Lu Dou Yi)
-Settles Wind and stops rising Yang, Dizziness, Headache, Hypertension; it nourishes Kidney Yin and clear Heat and Toxin.
Dose: 6–15 grams in Decoction.
SOY LECITHIN
-Useful to reduce High Cholesterol
Dose:
Soy Beans: 15–30 grams in tea or soups, etc.
Sprouted Soy Beans: 10–15 grams
Prepared (Fermented) Soy Bean: 6–12 grams
Soy Phospholipids: 1–3 grams per day
Comment:
1. According to Chinese Philosphy, Yellow Soy Beans are associated with the Earth Element. They benefit Spleen, reduce Damp and increase strength. Black Soy Beans are associated with the Water Element. They more effectively strengthen the Kidneys, clear Water and also increase strength.
2. Soy is rich in protein, fats and minerals, but relatively low in carbohydrates. Wheat flour can be enriched by adding Soy flour. This also gives it a more balanced amino acid profile.
Preparation:
Prepared Soy Bean–a decoction is prepared from exterior-relieving (diaphoretic) herbs, most commonly Artemisia Qing Hao and Mulberry leaf (Sang Ye). This is used to steam Black Soy beans until soft. The beans are removed and covered with the herbs from the decoction, and left to ferment. The beans are then separated from the leaf material and dried for use.
Soy Beans: 15–30 grams in tea or soups, etc.
Sprouted Soy Beans: 10–15 grams
Prepared (Fermented) Soy Bean: 6–12 grams
Soy Phospholipids: 1–3 grams per day
Comment:
1. According to Chinese Philosphy, Yellow Soy Beans are associated with the Earth Element. They benefit Spleen, reduce Damp and increase strength. Black Soy Beans are associated with the Water Element. They more effectively strengthen the Kidneys, clear Water and also increase strength.
2. Soy is rich in protein, fats and minerals, but relatively low in carbohydrates. Wheat flour can be enriched by adding Soy flour. This also gives it a more balanced amino acid profile.
Preparation:
Prepared Soy Bean–a decoction is prepared from exterior-relieving (diaphoretic) herbs, most commonly Artemisia Qing Hao and Mulberry leaf (Sang Ye). This is used to steam Black Soy beans until soft. The beans are removed and covered with the herbs from the decoction, and left to ferment. The beans are then separated from the leaf material and dried for use.
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Cautions:
None noted
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None noted
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