{"id":162498,"date":"2022-08-24T15:40:48","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T10:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=162498"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:25:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:25:04","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-cluster-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-cluster-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Cluster Beans (Guar): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Siddharth Gupta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Cluster Beans<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Cluster Beans<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Cluster Beans for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Cluster Beans?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Cluster Beans<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Cluster Beans<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You may see cluster beans on your plate and lose all motivation to eat. What if we tell you that cluster beans are much more than a bland vegetable?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cluster beans are a rich source of fiber and proteins. They are also packed with other nutrients and may provide potential health benefits. Scientifically known as Cyamopsis tetragonoloba<\/em>, cluster beans are leguminous plants belonging to the Fabaceae family. They are commonly known as Guar in Hindi1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To know more about cluster bean properties and nutritional value, continue reading!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cluster beans are a highly potent source of phytochemicals with antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic potential. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
The ethyl acetate and methanol extracts of cluster beans have the highest antioxidant potential, with the highest total phenolic content and total flavonoid content, respectively. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Butanol and chloroform extracts of cluster beans exhibit significant anticancer activity against human lung cancer cells. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ethyl acetate extracts of cluster beans show great antifungal potential against all tested fungal strains. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cluster beans are rich in nutritional components such as crude protein, crude fiber, carbohydrates, oil, and various bioactive compounds, making them a valuable addition to the diet. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Cluster Beans<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cluster beans are a good source of fiber, protein, and carbohydrates. In addition to these macronutrients, cluster beans provide essential minerals like calcium and iron.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates: <\/strong>5.31g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proteins:<\/strong> 3g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lipids: <\/strong>0.31g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fiber:<\/strong> 3.7g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar: <\/strong>2g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 156mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 3.96mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/a>:<\/strong> 2.3mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A<\/a>:<\/strong> 200IU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy:<\/strong> 35kcal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Cluster Beans<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Various potential beneficial properties of cluster beans are given below.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may show anti-ulcer properties\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help manage diabetes\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anticoagulant (prevent blood clots) property\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anticholinergic property\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help with wound healing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-inflammatory property\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0It may show antimicrobial property\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help manage blood cholesterol 3<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Cluster beans are a rich source of dietary fibre. Dietary fibres are highly beneficial for digestive health. Therefore, consuming cluster beans might be helpful to increase bowel movements, provide relief from constipation, and help in removing toxins from the body 6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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