Vigna unguiculata vs Lens culinaris medicinal

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Vigna unguiculata

Nutritive

Lens culinaris

Nutritive

Description

African-origin legume used as nutritive food and in folk medicine for digestive complaints.

Ancient staple legume used in Ayurveda and Arabic medicine for digestive health, anemia, and nutritive support.

Active Compounds

proteins, iron, zinc, B vitamins, flavonoids

iron, folate, proteins, flavonoids, polyphenols

Traditional Uses

Nutritive food in African tradition, Digestive support, Anemia prevention

Anemia in Unani medicine, Digestive support, Nutritive tonic, Food for convalescence

Modern Uses

Protein-rich nutritive, Iron source, Antioxidant

Iron-rich nutritive, Antioxidant, Blood sugar regulation, Digestive prebiotic

Adult Dosage

Cooked beans as food regularly

Cooked lentils as food regularly

Contraindications

None significant

Gout - purine content, Kidney stones - oxalate

Side Effects

None documented

Bloating, Purine accumulation in gout

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E