Cicer arietinum vs Phaseolus lunatus

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cicer arietinum

Nutritive

Nutritive

Description

Ancient legume crop with significant nutritional and medicinal value; used for diabetes and digestive health.

American legume crop; seeds used in Latin American folk medicine for diabetes; high cyanogenic content when raw.

Active Compounds

protein, fiber, isoflavones, biochanin A, phenolic acids, minerals

linamarin (cyanogenic), protein, fiber, iron, potassium

Traditional Uses

diabetes, digestive health, cholesterol reduction, food source

diabetes, food source, constipation

Modern Uses

anti-diabetic, cholesterol lowering, nutritive food, prebiotic

nutritive food, anti-diabetic, digestive support

Adult Dosage

As food 150-300g cooked daily; flour as thickener

As food (fully cooked)

Contraindications

legume allergy

raw consumption (cyanide risk), legume allergy, kidney disease

Side Effects

bloating, gas

cyanide toxicity if raw, bloating

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E