Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.12-05-2020

Beach bean

Plant

English

Beach bean, Baybean, Coastal jack-bean, Mackenzie bean, Seaside jackbean, Wild jack bean

Latin

Canavalia rosea (Sw.) DC., Canavalia maritima Thouars, Dolichos obtusifolius Lam., Canavalia rosea, Canavalia maritima (Aublet) Thouars

Plantparts

foliage, Seeds, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Antiulcer, Aperient, catharic, Cathartic, constipation, Costive, Costiveness, diuretic, Dyschezia, Dyssynergic defaecation, gargle, laxative, movements of the bowel, purgative, throat-wash, Ulcerous sores, ulcers

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Brazil, Phytomedical use in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)

Ingredients

 Genistein, Hydroxygenistein

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn5590

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