Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Bean pod (Phaseolus vulgaris), specifically the dried pods of the common bean, has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine, particularly in Europe, for supporting blood sugar control in people with diabetes. The traditional use dates back to the 19th and early 20th centuries, when bean pod tea or extracts were commonly recommended as an adjuvant dietary measure for mild diabetes before the advent of modern antidiabetic medications. Historical herbal texts and pharmacopeias often mention bean pod for its purported diuretic and hypoglycemic properties.

However, scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for diabetes management is limited and generally low in quality. Laboratory studies have identified some bioactive compounds, such as phaseolamin (an alpha-amylase inhibitor), but these are mostly concentrated in the seeds rather than the pods. Human clinical studies on bean pod specifically are sparse and often methodologically weak, with inconsistent findings regarding blood glucose lowering effects. Modern medical guidelines do not recommend bean pod as a treatment for diabetes due to lack of robust clinical evidence. Its traditional use persists in some herbal practices, but it is not considered a scientifically validated therapy.

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