Kidney beans

Nutritional Value

4 / 5

Organ Affinities

Tonifies

Therapeutic Properties

AHM Properties

Kidney beans tonify Blood and Yin, and through the doctrine of signatures — their kidney-like shape — are considered especially beneficial for kidney conditions, particularly clearing heat in the Kidneys and addressing water regulation disorders such as edema. They resolve Dampness, promote urination, and regulate water metabolism across the Spleen, Large Intestine, and Small Intestine. Kidney beans also support cardiovascular health by assisting the body in clearing arterial accumulations of fat and cholesterol.

Kidney beans support blood sugar stability and metabolic health through their slow-digesting carbohydrates and fiber, while prebiotic fiber and resistant starch promote colon health. Iron and folate contribute to the prevention of iron-deficiency anemia, and potassium, magnesium, and soluble fiber collectively support cardiovascular function. Their balanced protein and amino acid profile provides sustained energy and assists in maintaining muscle mass.