Sword Bean
शिम्बी
Shimbi (Sword Bean) is a large bean pod vegetable. The pods are broad, 6-12 inches long, with large seeds. The young pods are cooked as a vegetable. They are slightly heavy and cooling. Verses: 40.
What is Sword Bean (Shimbi / शिम्बी)?
Shimbi (Sword Bean) is a large bean pod vegetable. The pods are broad, 6-12 inches long, with large seeds. The young pods are cooked as a vegetable. They are slightly heavy and cooling. Verses: 40.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Vatahara (pacifies Vata)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9
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