Chixiaodou is not red beans. Chixiaodou has a strong dehumidifying effect for medicinal conditioning, while red beans are mainly for food. Chixiaodou contains more saponins that can stimulate the intestines, so it has a good diuretic effect, can remove toxins and excess water from the body, promote blood and water metabolism, and have diuretic and anti-edema effects.

赤小豆不是红豆，赤小豆除湿的功效较强供药用调理，而红豆主要供食用。赤小豆含有较多的皂角甙可刺激肠道，因此它有良好的利尿作用，能清除体内毒素和多余的水分，促进血液和水分新陈代谢，有利尿、消水肿作用。