Hyacinth bean
Scientific names: Lablab purpureus, Dolichos bengalensis, Dolichos lablab, Dolichos purpureus, Lablab leucocarpos, Lablab niger, Lablab vulgaris
Family: Fabaceae/Leguminosae/Papilionaceae
Alternate names: Adavichikkudu, Ågyptische Fasel, Avarai, Bátau, Bian Dou, Bonavist Bean, Bonavista Bean, Carmelita, Dambala, Dâu Ván, Dolico Do Egipto, Dolico Egiziano, Dolique, Dolique D'Egypte, Dolique Lablab, Egyptian Kidney Bean, Fagiolo D'Egitto, Fagiolo Del Cairo, Fagiolo Egiziano, Faselbohne, Frijol Caballero, Frijol jacinto, Fuji Mame, Gemeine Lablab, Hemlbohne, Hjälmböna, Hjelmbønne, Hjelmboenne, Hodhambala, Hyasinttipapu, Ingen, Kacang Kara, Kara Kara, Kekara, Kerara, Kkachikong, Komak, Lablab, Lablab Bean, Lablab Bohne, Motchai, Papaya Bean, Pe-Gyi, Peng Pi Dou, Pois Nourrice, Poor Man's Bean, Que Dou, Raaj Simii, Rajashimbi, Rou Dou, Sem, Simii, Tellachikkudu, Thua Nang, Thua Paep, Urahi, Urchi, Uri, Urshi
Actions: Antifertility, Antifungal, Antiviral, Hemagglutinating, Insecticidal, Mitogenic, Protease inhibitory, Stem cell preservation
Background
Hyacinth bean is a climbing plant that produces seeds (beans). The seeds, pods, leaves, flowers, and roots are eaten. The seeds are used as medicine.
People take hyacinth beans by mouth to prevent pregnancy and for diarrhea and stomach disorders.
People take hyacinth beans by mouth to prevent pregnancy and for diarrhea and stomach disorders.
Safety Safety definitions
Hyacinth beans are POSSIBLY UNSAFE when eaten raw and in large amounts. Raw hyacinth beans contain certain chemicals, called cyanogenic glycosides, which can be poisonous.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of hyacinth bean during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Birth control.
- Diarrhea.
- Stomach disorders.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of hyacinth bean depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for hyacinth bean. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if this product interacts with any medicines.
Before taking this product, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Before taking this product, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
It is not clear how hyacinth bean might work. More research is needed.
Products
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Per capsule:
- Dolichos lablab (Bian Dou) ext. 24 mg
- Paeonia lactiflora ext. 31.8 mg
- Citrus reticulata ext. 16.2 mg
- Codonopsis pilosula ext. 31.8 mg
- Atractylodes macrocephala ext. 24 mg
- Atractylodes lancea ext. 24 mg
- Coix lachryma-jobi ext. 24 mg
- Dioscorea oppositifolia ext. 24 mg
- Hordeum vulgare ext. 24 mg
- Ziziphus jujuba ext. 24 mg
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis ext. 12 mg
- Cyperus rotundus ext. 24 mg
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