Naturopathy

Bean shells

Latin name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Genus: Butterfly family
Common names: French beans, garden beans, Gruberli, Budenbohne

Plant description bean shells

Plant description: There are different varieties, those used to obtain vegetable beans and those used for medicinal purposes. The shells of all types of beans can be used medicinally. After harvesting and removing the seeds, they are sun-dried and then ready to use.

Plant parts used medicinally

The shells (pod without seeds)

ingredients

Amino acids, carbohydrates, silica, minerals and diuretic substances such as arginine and flavones.

Healing effects and use of bean shells

The focus is on diuretic Effect of the bean husks. The amount of urine is increased by the formation of Urine semolina and Urinary stones to prevent. At Edema (Water retention in the body) as a result of heart or kidney disease, consult a doctor before use.

Bean shells (together with blueberry leaves) should be used in the Diabetes Have a blood sugar lowering effect. This effect is just great low and not suitable for the treatment of diabetes.

Preparation of bean shells

Bean shell tea: Pour ¼ l of cold water over 1 heaped tablespoon of cut bean shells, heat to the boil, cook for 3 to 5 minutes, then strain. Drink a cup 2 to 3 times a day.

Combination with other medicinal plants

Because of their diuretic effect, bean shells are often part of so-called Blood purification teas, Tea blends that are drunk as a cure in spring and autumn, for example. Like a tea mixture from:

Bean shells 20.0 g

Birch leaves 10.0 g

Horsetail 5.0 g / yarrow 5.0 g / peppermint leaves 5.0 g

Pour ¼ l of cold water over 2 teaspoons of this mixture, slowly bring to the boil, let stand for about 5 minutes, strain. You drink a cup two to three times a day for a long time.