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Hyacinth Bean

Lablab purpureus

Lablab purpureus, commonly known as hyacinth bean or Dolichos lablab, is a traditional plant used primarily for its edible seeds and pods. While it has significant use in culinary traditions across various cultures, particularly in Asia and Africa, there are no recorded traditional medicinal uses specific to this species. Scientific evidence indicates that the plant can enhance agricultural performance by improving nutrient solubilization and reducing metal toxicity through beneficial bacteria associated with its roots. Additionally, studies have shown promising results using Lablab purpureus mucilage in formulations for Diclofenac Sodium nasal delivery, suggesting potential applications in pharmaceuticals. The plant has not been reported to cause major safety issues or interact with any drugs as of current research findings.

De un vistazo
Mejor evidencia
A
Precauciones
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Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.

Lo que dice la ciencia

  • Las bacterias promotoras del crecimiento de plantas mejoran significativamente el rendimiento de Lablab purpureus al mejorar la solubilización de nutrientes y reducir la toxicidad metálica. A PMID
  • Formulaciones que incorporan la mucilaja de Lablab purpureus con Pluronic F127 mostraron propiedades de adhesión a la mucosa y liberación de fármacos mejoradas. D PMID
  • El estudio mostró que el modelo RKHS, entrenado en una población de Líneas Recombinantes Estables, predijo eficazmente la producción de vainas frescas tanto en las primeras como en las generaciones avanzadas del frijol dolichos. D PMID
  • Este estudio desarrolló un ensayo basado en HRM para una identificación rápida y confiable de tres especies de tejoneras afectando cultivos leguminosos en el sur de Florida. D PMID
  • El estudio encontró que la judía lablab albergaba diversas especies de trips, con Megalurothrips usitatus presente pero no más abundante que otras especies bajo diferentes regímenes de control de plagas. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Hyacinth Bean?

Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Hyacinth Bean?

5 sourced findings are recorded for Hyacinth Bean; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: Las bacterias promotoras del crecimiento de plantas mejoran significativamente el rendimiento de Lablab purpureus al mejorar la solubilización de nutrientes y reducir la toxicidad metálica.

How strong is the evidence for Hyacinth Bean?

The strongest finding for Hyacinth Bean carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Hyacinth Bean safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Hyacinth Bean in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Hyacinth Bean interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Hyacinth Bean in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Hyacinth Bean?

Hyacinth Bean is also known as: лобия, Lablab.

Is Hyacinth Bean a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Fuentes

  1. T2 Bacterial inoculants and Lablab purpureus for mine soil fertility in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Use of high-resolution melting for the rapid diagnosis of thrips (Insecta: Thysanoptera) in legume crops in South Florida. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Extraction, development, and ex-vivo evaluation of thermoresponsive mucoadhesive in-situ nasal gel incorporating Lablab purpureus mucilage and Pluronic F127 for enhanced intranasal delivery of Diclofenac Sodium. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Megalurothrips usitatus and other Thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) Associated with Lablab purpureus (Fabales: Fabaceae) in South Florida. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Genomic prediction in dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus L. Sweet) breeding: choice of the type of training population and selection generation. literature abstract metadata