Flat Bean

निष्पाव

Nishpava (Flat Bean/Sem) is a climbing vine bearing broad flat pods. Both the tender pods and dried seeds are consumed. It is heavy and can aggravate Vata. The white-flowered variety is preferred. It is used both as vegetable (young pods) and pulse (dried seeds). Verses: 45-46.

What is Flat Bean (Nishpava / Sem / निष्पाव)?

<p>Nishpava (Flat Bean/Sem) is a climbing vine bearing broad flat pods. Both the tender pods and dried seeds are consumed. It is heavy and can aggravate Vata. The white-flowered variety is preferred. It is used both as vegetable (young pods) and pulse (dried seeds). Verses: 45-46.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Vatakara (Vata-aggravating)</li><li>Brimhana (nourishing)</li></ul>

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