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Vicia faba medicinal

Nutritive

Vicia faba

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Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Description

Ancient cultivated legume whose seeds, pods, and flowers have medicinal use for Parkinson's and as L-DOPA source.

Active Compounds

L-DOPAdopaminevicineconvicinetyrosine

Traditional Uses

Parkinson's in Ayurveda tradition
Nutritive food
Malnutrition remedy

Modern Uses

Natural L-DOPA source
Anti-Parkinson's effects
Nutritive dense food

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other, extract
Adult Dose: Cooked beans as food; L-DOPA supplement from standardized extract
Child Dose: Cooked beans as food
Preparation Notes: Cook beans thoroughly; sprouted seeds higher in L-DOPA.

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

G6PD deficiency - favism
Parkinson's medications - consult physician
MAO inhibitors

Possible Side Effects

Favism in G6PD deficient
Nausea with L-DOPA

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