Adzuki Bean Congee (Varicose Veins)

SurgeryVaricose veinsDrain water & reduce swellingPorridge

Ingredients

  • Adzuki bean (chixiaodou) 50 g
  • Japonica rice 100 g

Principle

Adzuki drains damp and reduces swelling—for leg heaviness and mild edema in varicose veins (blood stasis & damp pattern).

Effects & uses

Adjunct staple food; see also [adzuki congee for edema](/remedies/chixiaodou-zhou/).

Method

  1. Soak beans 2 hours; cook with rice into congee.

How to use

  • Warm; count rice toward daily staples.

Caution

Limit if frequent urination or yin fluid deficiency. Not for compression therapy or surgery.

Source

Shanghai TCM Integrative Hospital varicose vein sheet. Pending verification.

Related remedies

This site collects rural plant uses for everyday reference. It is not medical advice. Check constitution and allergies first, and consult a clinician when needed.