Precatory Bean Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Precatory bean is the fruit from the Abrus precatorius L plant, native to southern and eastern Africa. The precatory bean is a small, round, black and red seed. Precatory beans are considered toxic when consumed in too high of a dose, including being toxic to children.¹

Precatory Bean Health Uses and Health Benefits

Traditionally, small amounts of precatory bean have been recommended and taken for their pain-killing health benefits. For this reason, it may be beneficial for conditions like arthritis. In traditional uses, precatory ben has been used for improving breathing in conditions like asthma and bronchitis. Precatory bean may also have immune-boosting benefits for cold and flu.^2,3

References

1. https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/1965
2. https://www.drugs.com/npp/precatory-bean.html 
3. https://www.rxlist.com/precatory_bean/supplements.htm