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Medicinal
The green pods are mildly diuretic and contain a substance that reduces the blood sugar level. The dried mature pod is used according to another report. It is used in the treatment of diabetes. The seed is diuretic, hypoglycaemic and hypotensive. Ground into a flour, it is used externally in the treatment of ulcers.The seed is also used in the treatment of cancer of the blood. When bruised and boiled with garlic they have cured intractable coughs. The root is dangerously narcotic. A homeopathic remedy is made from the entire fresh herb. It is used in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis, plus disorders of the urinary tract.
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Other use
Edible.
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Geographical distribution
- Northern America, Mexico
- Southern America, Central America, Costa Rica
- Southern America, Central America, El Salvador
- Southern America, Central America, Guatemala
- Southern America, Central America, Honduras
- Southern America, Central America, Nicaragua
- Southern America, Northern South America, Venezuela
- Southern America, Southern South America, Argentina Northwest
- Southern America, Western South America, Bolivia
- Southern America, Western South America, Colombia
- Southern America, Western South America, Ecuador
- Southern America, Western South America, Peru
Phaseolus vulgaris L. 'Saluggia'
Family: FABACEAEGenus: Phaseolus
Species: vulgaris L.
Cultivar: 'Saluggia'
Common names: Dwarf Borlotti Bean
Distribution summary: North & South America
Habit: Annual
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Habitat: Garden origin
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: seed waiting to be sown or germinating in greenhouse or frame (seed)
Flowering months: July, August
Reason for growing: Medicinal