{"id":168309,"date":"2023-01-16T09:30:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T09:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=168309"},"modified":"2026-02-17T13:07:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T13:07:21","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-cowpea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-cowpea\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowpeas (Chawli): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More \u00a0By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Cowpeas<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Cowpeas<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Cowpeas for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Cowpeas?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Cowpeas<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Cowpeas<\/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\nCowpea, an annual legume, is locally known as lobiya, crowder pea, coupe, southern pea, and black-eyed pea (due to a black scar or mark on its seed). Vigna unguiculata L. Walp<\/em>. or cowpea, belongs to the Fabaceae family. Cowpea originated in Africa, although worldwide production has increased drastically over the past few years. In India, Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer of cowpeas, followed by Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. These are warm-season legumes (plants belonging to the Fabaceae family) with different varieties depending on the seed colour and type. A few of the varieties available in the market include brown eye, black eye, purple eye, crowder cowpeas etc. These are also called \u201chungry-season crop\u201d as it was the first crop to be harvested before the cereal crops. Cowpeas leaves, fresh or dried seeds and pods containing seeds all are used as a nutritional component for livestock feed and the human diet. Let us learn more about the health benefits of adding cowpeas (dried seeds) to your dietary routine^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Cowpeas<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cowpeas are rich in proteins, fibers, vitamins like Vitamins A, C, E, and minerals like copper, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, sodium, etc.\u00a0 The nutrients present in 100g of cowpeas are mentioned below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy<\/strong>: 336 kCal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein<\/strong>: 23.5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre<\/strong>: 10.6 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat<\/strong>: 0.4 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/strong>: 424 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium<\/strong>: 184 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 110 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Choline<\/strong>: 94.7 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/strong>: 16 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc<\/strong>: 3.37 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Niacin<\/strong>: 2.08 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/strong>: 1.5 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Thiamine<\/strong>: 0.85 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate<\/strong>: 633 mcg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K<\/strong>: 5.0 mcg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Cowpeas<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Scientifically proven properties of cowpeas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have the potential to manage fungal and viral infections.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antioxidant properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anticancer properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have the potential to manage blood glucose levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have the potential to manage blood pressure.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a hypocholesterolemic effect.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have laxative (promote bowel movement) properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Cowpeas for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential benefits of cowpeas are described as under:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
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