Teramnus labialis (scientific name: Teramnus labialis, Japanese name: Nanban Yabume) is a wild tropical legume whose seeds are edible and cultivated around the world. It has thin stems (approximately 0.3-3m) covered in white hairs, rounded leaves, and relatively few flowers. In folklore and traditional uses, it has been used as an ingredient for maintaining health.
Traditionally, the fruit (or the parts used) has a bitter taste and is said to have a cooling effect, and has been used as an aphrodisiac, stomachic, and nerve-stimulating agent, as well as for intestinal astringency, fever reduction, and lactation.It has also been used to treat a variety of health ailments, including inflammation, bile imbalance, gout, fever, bronchitis, heartburn, paralysis, rheumatism, neurosis, hemoptysis, and tuberculosis.
In terms of ingredients, in addition to amino acids , minerals , and tannins , L-DOPA , flavonoid glycosides , vitexin , bergenin , daidzin , 3-O-methyl-D-chiro-inositol, etc. Based on these ingredients, basic research and ingredient research suggests that it may have multifaceted physiological activities, such as anti-inflammatory , antioxidant , digestive support , nervous system support , and metabolic support .
Characteristics of Teramuna rubias (southern wild bean)
- Scientific name: Teramnus labialis
- Japanese name: Nanban Yabame
- Classification: Fabaceae
- Appearance: Thin stems (approximately 0.3-3m long), covered with white hairs, and round leaves
- Distribution: Widely distributed and cultivated mainly in tropical regions
- Food use: Seeds are edible
- Parts used: Fruits, seeds, etc. (traditional use)
Expected effects
- Stomach and digestive support: Due to its bitter components and traditional use, it has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining gastrointestinal condition.
- Intestinal astringency support: It has been suggested that tannins and other ingredients may contribute to helping regulate intestinal conditions.
- Anti-inflammatory effects: It has been suggested that it may contribute to reducing the inflammatory burden by modulating the inflammatory response.
- Antioxidant effect: It has been suggested that it may contribute to reducing oxidative stress and protecting cells.
- Supports the nervous system: Based on reports of ingredients such as L-DOPA and its traditional use, it has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining nervous condition.
- Antipyretic support: Based on its traditional use, it has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining good health during fever.
- Respiratory support: It has been used for bronchitis and other conditions, suggesting that it may contribute to maintaining respiratory condition.
- Metabolic support effect: Based on reports of flavonoid glycosides and inositol-related components, it has been suggested that they may contribute to maintaining metabolic balance.
- Tonic and vitality support effect: Based on its traditional use, it has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining physical strength and vitality.
- Supports lactation: Based on traditional usage experience, it has been suggested that it may contribute to maintaining good condition during lactation.
