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bean, black (black bean)
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definition

bean, black:

Ayurvedic:
» actions: palatable, causes Vayu and constipation and if not properly digested, increases gastric distension

Chinese:
» qualities: warming
» actions: tonifies Kidney, Xue (Blood), Yin, diuretic; Kidney Xu (Deficiency)
» uses: low back pain, knee pain, ear problems, urine retention

naturopathic:
» qualities: alkaline-forming food
» actions: reduces LDL cholesterol, lowers blood pressure; inhibits cancer; regulates functions of the colon; regulates blood glucose
» uses: atherosclerosis, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia; constipation, hemorrhoids and other bowel problems; diabetes, hypoglycemia

biochemical: high in cellulose, hemicellulose, gums, pectin; iron, potassium, vitamin B1
» form: boiled black beans
» portion: 1 cup
» calories (kcal): 227
» weight (g): 172
» water (%): 65.7
» protein (g): 15.2
» fat (g): 0.9
» carbohydrates (g): 40.8
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 0.7
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0.2
» calories from fat (%): 3.6
» cholesterol (mg): 0
» dietary fiber (g): 7.2
» vitamin A (RE): 1
» vitamin A (IU): 10
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.42
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.1
» vitamin B3 (mg): 0.9
» vitamin B6 (mg): 0.12
» vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
» vitamin C (mg): 0
» vitamin E (IU):
» folic acid (mcg): 256
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.42
» sodium (mg): 1
» potassium (mg): 611
» calcium (mg): 47
» phosphorus (mg): 241
» magnesium (mg): 121
» iron (mg): 3.6
» zinc (mg): 1.92
» copper (mg): 0.359
» manganese (mg): 0.764

Agriculture Handbook #8
Carper, p. 132
Ni, p. 79
Thakkur, p. 86


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