Red small beans is the common name of red small beans, there is no difference between the two. The function of red kidney beans is to promote water retention and reduce swelling, detoxify and drain pus.
Red beans are the dried mature seeds of the plant red beans. Red beans are sweet, sour and flat in nature; they belong to the heart meridian and small intestine meridian. Its effects are detoxification and drainage of pus, swelling and diuresis. It can be used to treat edema and fullness, intestinal carbuncle (carbuncle that occurs in the intestines and bowels, manifested by fever, pain in the right abdomen, and palpable lumps), abdominal pain, jaundice, urinary redness, and swelling of the feet, etc. It is important to note that Yin deficiency and fluid injuries are not the most common causes of swelling.
It should be noted that Yin deficiency and fluid injury should be careful with red beans, overdose can ooze and injure the fluid.
If you feel unwell, please consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. The use of drugs should be under the guidance of a doctor, not blindly use their own medicine, so as not to delay the condition or cause adverse effects.