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Kidney bean pods (without seeds)
Phaseoli fructus sine semine
Samenfreie Gartenbohnenhlsen
Published March 13, 1986; Revised March 13, 1990
Name of Drug
Phaseoli fructus sine semine, kidney bean pods (without seeds).
Composition of Drug
Seed-free pods of Phaseolus vulgaris L. [Fam. Fabaceae], as well as preparations in effective dosage.
The drug contains flavonoids, phaseolin and chemically related phytoalexins.
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Uses
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Supportive treatment for inability to urinate.
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Contraindications
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None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Daily dose:
- 5 - 15 g of herb;
- equivalent preparations.
Mode of Administration
Comminuted herb for decoctions and other galenical preparations for internal use.
Action
Weakly diuretic
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