Pisum sativum medicinal vs Parkia Seed

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pisum sativum medicinal

Pisum sativum

Nutritive

Parkia biglobosa

Nutritive

Description

Common garden legume used medicinally for skin conditions, nutritive support, and digestive health.

West African tree whose fermented seeds are the basis of dawadawa seasoning, used medicinally for inflammation and metabolic conditions.

Active Compounds

proteins, starch, vitamins C K, flavonoids, polyphenols

tannins, flavonoids, saponins, amino acids, potassium

Traditional Uses

Skin conditions in European folk medicine, Nutritive support, Convalescent food

Inflammation and pain in West African folk medicine, Diabetes and blood sugar support, Skin infections topically, Nutritive food medicine

Modern Uses

Nutritive dense food, Antioxidant, Blood sugar modulation

Anti-inflammatory, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Fresh peas as food freely

Fermented seeds as daily food seasoning; bark decoction for medicinal use 2 cups daily

Contraindications

Gout - purine content

None established as food

Side Effects

Bloating, Purine accumulation

Generally safe as food

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E