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Four-angled Bean

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus, commonly known as winged bean or winged pea, is a traditional plant with origins in Southeast Asia. While its use in traditional medicine has not been extensively documented, it has shown promise in scientific research. Studies have focused on the genetic analysis of this legume, including sequencing and analyzing both its chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes, which provide insights into its evolutionary relationships and organelle structure. In vitro studies indicate that winged bean pod extract may possess cytotoxic effects against colorectal cancer cells and can suppress inflammatory cytokine secretion, suggesting potential anti-inflammatory properties. However, the scientific evidence is currently limited to these findings, and further research is needed to confirm these preliminary results. No major safety concerns or drug interactions have been reported for this plant, but caution should still be exercised during use.

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最佳证据
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注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。

科学怎么说

  • 研究测序并分析了翼豆（Psophocarpus tetragonolobus）的完整叶绿体基因组，提供了其结构及其与其他豆科植物进化关系的见解。 D PMID
  • 翼豆荚提取物在结肠癌细胞中表现出剂量依赖性的细胞毒性及凋亡诱导作用，同时抑制了炎症性细胞因子的分泌。 D PMID
  • 鉴定出五种飞豆基因型能够在短日照和长日照条件下开花，其中一种品系在长日照条件下表现出完整的生殖发育。 D PMID
  • 研究收集并分析了Psophocarpus tetragonolobus的线粒体基因组，通过比较基因组学和机器学习揭示了进化特征。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Four-angled Bean?

Four-angled Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) 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 Four-angled Bean?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Four-angled Bean; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 研究测序并分析了翼豆（Psophocarpus tetragonolobus）的完整叶绿体基因组，提供了其结构及其与其他豆科植物进化关系的见解。

How strong is the evidence for Four-angled Bean?

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

Is Four-angled Bean safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Four-angled Bean interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Four-angled Bean?

Four-angled Bean is also known as: Крылатые бобы, Haricot ailé.

Is Four-angled 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.

来源

  1. T2 Integrative genomic and machine learning approaches reveal evolutionary signatures in the winged bean mitochondrial genome. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Therapeutic Potential of Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) Pod Extract: Apoptosis Induction and Anti-Inflammatory Action in Colorectal Cancer Cells. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Chloroplast genome sequencing in winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus L.) and comparative analysis with other legumes. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Germplasm screening and genome-wide PEBP profiling identify key regulators of photoperiod-insensitive flowering in winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus L). literature abstract metadata