Soya beans are a kind of pulse.

• botanical information
• nutritional information
• health care
• Chinese herbology
• external skin care

botanical information:

    Botanical name: Glycine max

    Common name: soy bean, soya bean

    Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.

nutritional information:

    Soya beans are one of the best protein-rich foods and an important source of amino acids.

    Soya beans are a source of calcium and iron.

    Biotin: Soy beans are a good source of biotin. Biotin helps keep skin, nails, and hair healthy. Other good sources of biotin include: avocado, chicken eggs, legumes, and nuts.

    Soyabeans help keep the liver clean and healthy.

    Soy beans are a food that increases sexual energy and enhances fertility.

    Tofu is soybean curd.

    See also Chinese herbalism below for Chinese gender and Chinese flavor.

health care uses:

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Chinese herbalism:

    Chinese gender: yin (cool)

external care:

    Skin care: Soybeans contain biotin. Biotin is an essential vitamin for fat and carbohydrate metabolism. A definiency in biotin can lead to dry skin and brittle hair and nails.

    External skin care: Soybean protein in Belli Life After Baby Eye Brightening Cream: “Lightens dark circles, reduces puffiness and fine lines. Physician-formulated, Vitamin K-enriched eye treatment keeps eyes looking refreshed and well rested by enhancing circulation, hydrating delicate skin, lightening dark circles, and minimizing the appearance of fine lines. With rice and soybean protein, aloe, olive oil, and green tea extract. Gently pat underneath eye area daily as needed.” Belli Life After Baby Eye Brightening Cream

See also soy bean sprouts, tofu, and beans

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