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Description
Kidney bean pod is a diuretic used for kidney and bladder problems. Kidney bean pod is also used for edema, dropsy, sciatica, and rheumatism and to lower sugar in the blood. A longer use of the pods may clear up acne.
Bean pods are effective in lowing blood sugar levels and can be used (with the concurrence of a doctor) for mild cases of diabetes. A bean pod diet for this purpose would mean eating 9-16 lb. of pods per week (they can be cooked like vegetables). The pods are most effective before the beans are ripe, and fresh pods are more effective than dried. Dried pods are particularly to be used in conjunction or rotation with other efficacious herbs, such as bilberry, milfoil, dandelion, and juniper. These can be taken alone or mixed, as a tea. Bean pod tea is useful for dropsy, sciatica, chronic rheumatism, kidney and bladder problems, uric acid accumulations, and loss of albumin in the urine during pregnancy. Externally, promotes healing of ulcers and sores. Prolonged use of the decoction made from the beans is recommended for difficult cases of acne.
Kidney Bean Pod is also known as Common bean, Dou fu-tofu (bean curd), Green bean, Kidney bean, Navy bean, Pinto bean, Snap bean, String bean and Wax bean.
Recent local studies have shown that kidney bean pods are effective in lowering blood sugar levels and can be used (with the concurrence of a doctor) for mild cases of diabetes.
Kidney bean pod tea according to a naturopath, Dr. Chinyere Ogbonna, is useful for dropsy, sciatica, chronic rheumatism, kidney and bladder problems, uric acid accumulations, and loss of albumin in the urine during pregnancy. She said "When applied externally, extracts of kidney bean promotes healing of ulcers and sores. Prolonged use of the decoction made from the beans is recommended for difficult cases of acne. Kidney bean meal can also be applied directly to the skin for moist eczema, eruptions, and itching. Wash the skin every two-three hours with German chamomile tea and apply new meal."
Properties and indications on kidney bean according to Encyclopaedia on Medical Plants by Dr. George D. Pamplona-Roger shows that the pods contain several amino acids, especially arginine, as well as vitamins A, B, and C, mineral salts, trace elements, bran, and starch. The report shows that kidney bean pods present three basic properties:
Duiretic (encourages the passing of urine) due to the mineral salts and arginine. They lack the undesirable effects of some chemical diuretic substances such as loss of potassium. This property is useful for edema produced by coronary or renal insufficiency, and for pre-mensural retention of liquid. They are also used for gout and kidney stones, since they promote the elimination of uric acid.
Cardiotonic (improves the functioning of the heart). This property of kidney bean pods is similar to that of foxglove, though much milder. They increase the strength of heart contractions and its general performance.
Hypoglycemic (reduction of blood sugar). A decoction of kidney bean pods is used to decrease the blood sugar level.
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Directions
Apply Bianca Rosa salve morning and evenings, or as directed by a health care practitioner. On a moist cotton wool pad or with the fingertips, apply to the desired area of the body. Massage onto thoroughly cleansed skin with a gentle circular motion.
Cautions
Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. Do not exceed recommended dose. If irritation or redness occurs, discontinue use immediately.
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