Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Sword bean is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet, astringent taste and neutral potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Only young tender pods, sliced and well cooked — mature sword beans need parboiling with the water discarded. A robust vegetable that demands thorough cooking.
Classical Provenance: South Indian regional tradition; shimbi-varga logic per classical texts.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- young pods sliced thin and curried with coconut
- with garlic and ajwain (gas counterweights)
- parboiled before final cooking (traditional detox step)
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: mature beans undercooked (contain antinutrients — always boil well)
- Contraindication: vata excess / gas-prone
- Contraindication: weak digestion
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sword bean
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
