
Herbal knowledge
Bay Bean
Canavalia maritima
What is bay bean? Bay bean (scientific name: Canavalia maritima), also known as sea bean, is a legume that grows along tropical and subtropical coasts. Known for its salt tolerance and ability to grow under adverse conditions, it is widely distributed on beaches and in coastal woodlands in the Americas, Asia and Africa. Traditionally, local inhabitants have used its seeds and leaves for various purposes, including food ingredients, brewed herbal drinks and, in certain cultures, ritual herbal ingredients. The main compounds of bay bean and bio


