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)?
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.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 8
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Vatakara (Vata-aggravating)
- Brimhana (nourishing)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 8
References in Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan
19 Nishpava (flat bean) न पावो वात प ता सरो वदाह त यमू करो गु ः २० शु कफशोष वषापहः Nishpava (flat bean) aggravates vata, pitta, bleeding disorders, it increases breast milk production and promotes urine formation.
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Annaswaroopa Food
Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Annaswaroopa Food
References in Sharangadhara Samhita
Kathillaka, flat bean seeds, Bimbi (Coccinia grandis), Kasheruka, cold water, incompatible food, sexual intercourse, and excessive wandering are harmful.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 66: Diet for Vata Diseases (Vata Roga Pathyapathyam)
Kathillaka, flat bean seeds, Bimbi (Coccinia grandis), Kasheruka, cold water, incompatible food, sexual intercourse, and excessive wandering are harmful.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 55: Diet for Vata Diseases (Vata Roga Pathyapathyam)
Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 66: Diet for Vata Diseases (Vata Roga Pathyapathyam); Parishishtam, Chapter 55: Diet for Vata Diseases (Vata Roga Pathyapathyam)
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