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Bean Leaves
Family:
Leguminosae |
Latin Name:
Phaseolus vulgaris |
Description
Slender-stemmed, annual climber with pointed oval leaflets, curly tendrils, clusters of white or lilac flowers, and a bean pod containing kidney-shaped seeds. Blooms: July-September. Height: Up to 12 feet
Common Uses
Powdered or infused, the leaves are hypoglycemic, reducing blood glucose levels in the treatment of diabetes. The dried mature pod is also used for this purpose. The seeds have the same property, meaning that all three parts of the bean plant may be used to lower blood glucose levels.
History
It symbolized virility and male potency. It has also been used as a diabetes remedy since ancient times. A brown dye is obtained from red kidney beans. The plant contains phaseolin, which has fungicidal activity.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Pancreas Formula™ (formerly D Bets®)
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