1. The meaning of red beans
Red beans are endowed with many meanings and symbolic meanings in China. For example, Wang Zhihuan, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, said, "Young people listen to the rain and sing songs upstairs, and red candles mess up their accounts. In the prime of life, listening to the rain inn, the rivers and mountains remain the same. It is a sad monologue for the old man to listen to the rain alone. " The red candle here refers to red beans, which is a metaphor for the relationship between life and love. At the same time, red beans are also used to describe the suffering of acacia.
2. The origin of red beans
Red bean is an ancient crop, and its origin can be traced back to more than 6000 years ago. According to archaeological research, red beans were first found in Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi and other places in south-central China. It evolved from wild plants in China, and then gradually domesticated and propagated.
3. Nutritional value of red beans
Red beans are rich in vitamins, minerals and protein, which helps to keep people healthy. The iron contained in it helps to promote blood circulation, improve anemia, and help promote the metabolic function of the human body.
4. Red bean culture
In the traditional culture of China, red beans have many symbolic meanings. For example, "when those red berries come in spring, they flush on your southern branches." It is a famous sentence by Wang Zhihuan, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, which expresses the sadness of parting. At the same time, "Red bean acacia" and "red bean lotus seed porridge" have also become cultural symbols with strong China elements.
5. Application of red beans
In daily life, red beans are widely used in food, medicine, cosmetics and so on. Red bean is a kind of traditional nutritious food, which can be made into cakes, sweets and desserts of various flavors, as well as cosmetics such as facial mask and toner, and has a good effect on skin care.
6. Protect red bean resources
Although red beans are common crops, the planting area of red beans has gradually decreased in recent years, which is related to factors such as modern planting methods and market changes. Therefore, we should strengthen the protection of red bean resources and ensure that they continue to provide nutrition and contribution to mankind.