Overview
Despite serious safety concerns, Lathyrus sativus is used in unleavened Indian bread. Lathyrus seeds are eaten as food and used as animal fodder throughout the world.
The flowers of sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) are grown for their color and fragrance.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Any medical use.
Side Effects
Lathyrus poisoning and its complications are rare in western countries, yet they have been documented for more than a century in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Despite the attempt to ban the sale of lathyrus in several states of India, distribution continues.
Several methods have been tried to deactivate the poison in lathyrus. Typically they involve soaking the seeds in water followed by steaming or sun drying. Roasting the seeds at high temperatures for twenty minutes also helps to destroy the poison. However, these methods are only 80-85% effective.
Special Precautions and Warnings
Lathyrus poisoning and its complications are rare in western countries, yet they have been documented for more than a century in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Despite the attempt to ban the sale of lathyrus in several states of India, distribution continues.
Several methods have been tried to deactivate the poison in lathyrus. Typically they involve soaking the seeds in water followed by steaming or sun drying. Roasting the seeds at high temperatures for twenty minutes also helps to destroy the poison. However, these methods are only 80-85% effective.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It's LIKELY UNSAFE to use lathyrus while pregnant or breastfeeding because it contains poisonous chemicals. Avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for LATHYRUS overview.
Dosing
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