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food
bean, dried (dried bean)
nutrition
definition
dried bean:
Ayurvedic:
» uses: palatable, causes Vayu and constipation and if not properly digested, increases gastric distension
biochemical: high in cellulose, hemicellulose, gums, pectin; iron, potassium; vitamin B1
Chinese:
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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 mellitus, hypoglycemia
Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 289
Carper, p. 132
Lu, p. 106
Ni, p. 79
Thakkur, p. 86
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