Red bean (pwa rouj)
Phaseolus vulgaris
Red bean
pwa rouj
Pois rouge
Phaseolus vulgaris
Traditionally used
Nutrition, digestion, inflammation, fever, skin conditions, wounds
Prepared as
Boiled beans eaten as staple for nutrition, protein, and digestive fiber. Bean broth: simmer 1 cup beans in 4 cups water 45 minutes, drink broth for fever and inflammation. Cooked bean paste applied as poultice to skin infections and rashes. Soak dried beans overnight before cooking to reduce gas.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Nourisman, depo manje nan kò a, enflamasyon, lafyèv, maladi po, blesi
Français — Nutrition, digestion, inflammation, fièvre, affections cutanées, plaies
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside