💎 Phaseolus lunatus

by Sarah on December 21, 2020 in Fabaceae

Traditional Herbs from Phaseolus lunatus

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Wash 5 g of fresh Javanese bean leaves until clean.
Boil in a glass of water over low heat for 15 minutes.
After the warm concoction is filtered to drink at once.

What is Phaseolus lunatus Looks like??

Parts of Phaseolus lunatus that could be used

Leaves
Seeds
Bark

Phaseolus lunatus Distribution

Originating from the American Continent, namely Central America (Mexico, Guatemala) for small-seeded cultivars and South America (especially Peru) for large-seeded cultivars. After the exploration of Western nations, Javanese beans spread to various places in the world. The seed pods and leaves can be consumed after cooking. Traditionally, Javanese nuts can also be used as medicine.
Agroecology of Phaseolus lunatus
Grows well in lowland tropical areas at altitudes up to 1,500 m above sea level, annual temperature 16-27 °C, average rainfall 900-1,500 mm/year. Requires fairly fertile soil at pH 6-7 with good drainage and likes sandy loam soil.
Morphology of Phaseolus lunatus

Pentagonal or cylindrical stems.
Compound leaves bearing three leaves, with ovate leaflets, flat edges, tapered tip.
Flowers relatively small, bell-shaped petals. Crown with a hood-shaped flag, pale green or purple , the wings are white or purple, the shoots are sharply folded, white or sometimes colored. The inflorescences are clusters in axils, many nodes and flower buds, the bracts (bracteoles) are not loose. Stamens 10 strands in two pods. Oval-shaped pods usually curved, 2-4 seeds.
Kidney-shaped seeds, light brown to dark brown, spotted/patterned.

Cultivation of Phaseolus lunatus
Generative propagation (seeds). Seeds are planted directly in the field without sowing them first.

Phaseolus lunatus, more details :

Chemical Content of Phaseolus lunatus
Flavonoids, alkaloids, phytin, lectin, saponins, tannins, phenolics (gallic acid, caffeic acid, ellagic acid, routine, quercetin, kaempferol).
Benefits of Phaseolus lunatus
Prevents constipation and helps the digestive process, helps repair and grow body tissue, improves heart health, anticancer, stabilizes blood sugar, prevents pregnancy problems, increases energy, increases appetite.
Simplisia of Phaseolus lunatus

Prepare fresh leaves then wash them until clean.
Dry in the air for several days until dry or use an oven until the moisture content is 10%.
Store in a closed, airtight container.

Another Facts for Phaseolus lunatus :

Synonym of Phaseolus lunatus
Dolichos tonkinensis� Bui-quang-Cheu, Phaseolus amazonicus� Benth., Phaseolus bipunctatus� Jacq.
Habitus of Phaseolus lunatus
Creepers. Annual or annual vines, reaching 4 m in length
Habitat of Phaseolus lunatus