The efficacy and function of broad bean pods

Broad bean pod husk is a medicinal material. If we have some understanding of its medicinal value, we can correctly use broad bean pod husk to treat some related diseases in life. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other name] Black shell of broad bean (Compendium of Materia Medica)

[Source] It is the pod of the legume plant broad bean .

【Chemical composition】 Contains β-(3-(β-D-pyranoglucopyranosyloxy)-4-hydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine. It also contains glyceric acid.

[Pharmacological action] The glyceric acid contained in the pods has a diuretic effect when injected subcutaneously in rabbits.

[Functions and indications] Treat hemoptysis, epistaxis, hematuria, gastrointestinal bleeding, surgical field bleeding, impetigo, and burns.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 liang; or make into powder. For external use: roast the charcoal and grind it into fine powder for application.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating psoriasis: burn the black shell of broad bean to ashes, grind into powder, add a little alum, and mix with vegetable oil for application. (Supplement to Gangmu)

[Clinical Application] Used to stop bleeding: It is effective for hemoptysis, epistaxis, hematuria, gastrointestinal bleeding, surgical field bleeding, etc. ㈠Decoction: decocted half a pound of fresh bean pods in water and taken twice a day. Used for small to moderate amounts of hemoptysis. ㈡ Powder: Filter and concentrate the broad bean pod decoction, heat and dry it, and then grind it into powder. Take 3 times a day, 0.5 grams each time. Used for patients with epistaxis and hematuria, it has a temporary hemostatic effect. ㈢Injection: Use bean pod powder to make 20% injection, twice a day, 5 ml each time, intramuscular injection. Used for hemoptysis due to pulmonary tuberculosis. You can also use sterile gauze soaked in the medicine to stop bleeding directly in the surgical field. The principle of the pods' hemostatic effect needs further study.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Yao Kecheng's "Food Materia Medica"

The medicinal value of broad bean pods introduced in the article is of great help to our lives. In fact, many physical illnesses can be treated with some Chinese medicinal materials such as broad bean pods. The profound Chinese medicine culture should continue to be passed on.