Phaseoli fructus sine semine
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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Phaseoli fructus sine semine, also known as seedless garden bean pods, is a drug that is used in herbal medicines to support the excretory function of the kidneys.
Quality is defined in the German Drug Codex (DAC).
HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: flushing of the urinary tract, supportive for mild urinary tract complaints
ESCOP: not processed.
Commission e-monograph: supportive for dysuric complaints
Folk medicine: blood sugar lowering, no scientific evidence
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Seedless garden bean pods contain flavonoids, phaseolin and structurally related phytoalexins as well as silicic acid.
EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Seedless garden bean pods have a weak diuretic effect.
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
Seed-free garden bean pods are used to support the excretory function of the kidney, to increase the amount of urine and as a support in mild urinary tract problems.
DosageThis section has been translated automatically.
The usual daily dose of the drug is between 5 and 15 g.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
There are no known adverse effects.
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Allergies to one of the ingredients, children and adolescents under 18 years of age when data are insufficient. Pregnancy and lactation in the absence of safety data.
InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.
There are no known interactions with other ingredients.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Schilcher H (2016) in, Leitfaden Phytotherapie, Urban & Fischer Verlag, Munich, p. 134 f.
- https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-community-herbal-monograph-phaseolus-vulgaris-l-fructus-sine-semine_en.pdf
- https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/gartenbohne.php