Lathyrus
Scientific names: Lathyrus cicera, Lathyrus clymenum, Lathyrus hirsutus, Lathyrus incanus, Lathyrus odoratus, Lathyrus pusillus, Lathyrus sativus, Lathyrus sylvestris
Family: Fabaceae/Leguminosae
Alternate names: Caley Pea, Chícharo Hirsuto, Chickling Pea, Chickling Vetch, Chick-Pea, Doncenón, Everlasting Pea, Flat-Podded Vetch, Gesse, Gesse Articulée, Gesse des Bois, Gesse Clymène, Gesse Commune, Gesse Chiche, Gesse Hérissée, Gesse Sauvage, Gesse Tubéreuse, Guisante de Olor, Jarosse, Pois Carré, Pois de Senteur, Singletary Pea, Spanish Vetchling, Sweet Pea, Wild Pea
Actions: Coagulation, Neurological, Skeletal
Background
Lathyrus is a plant. People use it as medicine.
Despite serious safety concerns, Lathyrus sativus is used in unleavened Indian bread. Lathyrus seeds are eaten as food and used as animal fodder throughout the world.
The flowers of sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) are grown for their color and fragrance.
Despite serious safety concerns, Lathyrus sativus is used in unleavened Indian bread. Lathyrus seeds are eaten as food and used as animal fodder throughout the world.
The flowers of sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) are grown for their color and fragrance.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Lathyrus is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. It is poisonous to nerves. It can cause muscle rigidity, muscle spasms, weakness, paralysis of leg muscles, weak heartbeat, decreased breathing, seizures, and death.
Lathyrus poisoning and its complications are rare in western countries, yet they have been documented for more than a century in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Despite the attempt to ban the sale of lathyrus in several states of India, distribution continues.
Several methods have been tried to deactivate the poison in lathyrus. Typically they involve soaking the seeds in water followed by steaming or sun drying. Roasting the seeds at high temperatures for twenty minutes also helps to destroy the poison. However, these methods are only 80-85% effective.
Lathyrus poisoning and its complications are rare in western countries, yet they have been documented for more than a century in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Despite the attempt to ban the sale of lathyrus in several states of India, distribution continues.
Several methods have been tried to deactivate the poison in lathyrus. Typically they involve soaking the seeds in water followed by steaming or sun drying. Roasting the seeds at high temperatures for twenty minutes also helps to destroy the poison. However, these methods are only 80-85% effective.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It's LIKELY UNSAFE to use lathyrus while pregnant or breastfeeding because it contains poisonous chemicals. Avoid use.Effectiveness
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Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Any medical use.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of lathyrus 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 lathyrus. 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 Lathyrus interacts with any medicines. Before taking Lathyrus, talk with your healthcare 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
There isn't enough information to know how lathyrus might work for any medical use.
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