The soybean, soy bean, or soya bean (Glycine max) is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses.

Based on TCM, yellow soy bean can be used to supplements spleen, qi, and blood, down bears qi, moistens dryness, secretes fluids, and detoxifies.

Preparation methods of soy bean are boiled, powdered, or as decoction.

Yellow soy bean contains high in protein, very suitable for treatment of malnutrition, fats, unsaturated fatty

acids, phosphorus, iron, calcium, carotene, vitamin B1, B2, and B12 folic acid, lysine, and lecithin.

Some indications that can be reduced by soy bean are:

* Weakness of stomach and spleen with qi and blood vacuity:

     Fatigue, lack of strength, cool extremities, lack of appetite.

* Water accumulations, edemas, bloating due to spleen weakness.

* Disharmony in large intestine:

     Acute and chronic indigestion, diarrhea, swelling in abdomen, abdominal distension, especially in toddlers

* After consumption of spoiled foods! Soy beans are high in valuable protein with all essential amino acids   

   and high-quality fatty acids. Soy milk and soy bean products are a preferred treatment for people with skin     

   disorders and allergies, provided they do not have soy allergies or intolerances.

Note: this is just an information regarding yellow soybean. For the usage and dosage and for the specific health issue, please consult with the herbalist or your health care provider.

References:

1. Kastner, Joerg. (2004) Chinese Nutrition Therapy. Complementary Medicine.
2. (2021). Soybean. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soybean