{"id":164649,"date":"2022-09-12T19:14:06","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T13:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=162680"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T13:35:11","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-rajma-kidney-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-rajma-kidney-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Rajma (Kidney Beans): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Rajma<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Rajma<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Rajma for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Rajma?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Rajma<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Rajma<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRajma is large with dark red in colour and due to the unique shape of a kidney, they are also called kidney beans. They take a long time to cook and are usually used to cook soups as they have a firm texture and hold up well 1<\/a><\/sup>. Beans belong to the family Fabaceae, which also includes legumes and kidney beans are one of the most important legume crops grown in the world because of their nutrient content 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scientific name of rajma is Phaseolus vulgaris L.<\/em> it is also known as common bean, French bean and snap bean. In India, it is mainly grown in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Himachal Pradesh (HP), Maharashtra and North eastern states. However, it originated from Central America and South Mexico3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Did you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Regular consumption of rajma can help improve blood sugar control in individuals with diabetes. source: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Consuming rajma regularly can help lower the risk of heart disease. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Rajma is a good source of iron, with 1 cup providing about 5 milligrams. source: nutritionvalue.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Regular consumption of rajma can help lower the risk of certain types of cancer. source: cancer.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It is a good source of potassium, providing around 600 milligrams per cup. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It is a rich source of folate, with approximately 230 micrograms per cup. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Rajma<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNutrients<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\nRajma contains total energy of 337 kcal 4<\/a><\/sup>. The nutrients present in it are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Water<\/strong>: 11.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein<\/strong>: 22.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates<\/strong>: 61.3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugars<\/strong>: 2.1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total lipid (fat)<\/strong>: 1.06%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The vitamins and minerals present in rajma are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minerals:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Manganese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fluoride<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Choline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Vitamins:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B5<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Rajma<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rajma might possess the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It might help lower the blood sugar levels\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help lower the risk of heart diseases\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be good for the stomach\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help in the weight management\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It might help lower the bad cholesterol in the blood 1<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Rajma for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Kidney beans might be of potential use to human health in the following ways\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Rajma for Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>