Beans are an annual herbaceous plant with fruits - beans, incorrectly called “pods”.
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Description and composition
The fruits ripen in August - September.
For treatment, the leaves of the “pods” (beans) and seeds are used.
Green beans are especially beneficial for health.
Bean seeds contain the following beneficial substances:
- potassium,
- phosphorus,
- zinc,
- copper,
- proteins,
- amino acids - tryptophan, lysine, arginine, tyrosine, methionine.
100 grams of beans contain half the daily dose of zinc that the body needs.
The following beneficial components have been identified in green beans:
- vitamins B1, B2, B3, C, K,
- beta-carotene,
- folic acid,
- calcium,
- copper,
- iron,
- magnesium,
- manganese,
- phosphorus,
- potassium,
- cellulose,
- Omega-3 fatty acids,
- protein.
Properties used in treatment
Proteins and amino acids can serve to some extent as a substitute for animal proteins, and zinc is involved in the synthesis of certain enzymes, hormones and insulin by the human body.
Scientific studies have shown that bean seeds contain the biogenic compound phytohemagglutinin, which stimulates the phagocytic (protective) activity of leukocytes and the growth of granulations, resulting in the disinfection of lesions and their rapid healing.
The beneficial substances contained in green beans help you gain and maintain good physical shape for a long time. Vitamin K promotes rapid healing, vitamin C strengthens cell walls, B vitamins support the normal functioning of the nervous system and charge the body with energy.
The combination of substances and vitamins strengthens blood vessels, makes them flexible, prevents the appearance of cholesterol deposits on their walls, which allows blood to circulate freely throughout the body, creating the prerequisites for the normal functioning of all organs and systems.
Diseases
Studies have shown that bean pods can remove sugar from the blood. Therefore, a liquid extract has been developed that is used to treat diabetes.
In folk medicine, an aqueous infusion of dry bean pods is used for this purpose.
The same infusion is used
- for kidney disease,
- Bladder,
- with the formation of stones in the urinary organs,
- for gout,
- high blood pressure,
- sciatica.
In addition, it has been proven that the water infusion of the “pods” has a disinfecting effect (a natural antibiotic).
It is useful to include beans in the menu when
- anemia (develops with inflammatory bowel diseases and infection with worms ),
- weakening of the body,
- inflammatory diseases.
Methods of application
Boil 15-20 grams of dry crushed bean husks for 3-4 hours over low heat in 1 liter of water, cool. Take half a glass 4-5 times a day.
Include bean seeds in your diet.
Delicious and healthy recipes
Green bean salad:
required for cooking
- 2 eggs,
- 200 g boiled, diced potatoes,
- 150 grams of green beans, juice of ½ lemon,
- 1 tbsp. spoon of olive oil,
- ground black pepper to taste.
Boil the eggs in boiling water for 8 minutes, blanch the beans in boiling water, then remove so that the pods remain crisp. Finely chop the peeled eggs and mix the cooled potatoes, beans and eggs. Pepper to taste. Mix lemon juice and oil well and pour over salad.
Chinese beans:
To prepare you will need
- 400 grams of green beans, cut into 1-2 cm pieces,
- 1 tbsp. spoon of olive oil,
- 1 crushed clove of garlic,
- 5 cm ginger root, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. spoon of chopped nuts,
- 1 tbsp. spoon of soy sauce.
Place the beans in a colander and pour boiling water over them. Heat the oil in a frying pan (but so that no smoke appears), put the garlic and ginger there and lightly fry. Add beans, nuts and fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked. Serve topped with soy sauce.
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