Bay bean extract | Canavalia maritima | 25x - 3 g

Bay bean extract 25x offers a highly concentrated preparation from Canavalia maritima, a resilient leguminous climber found on tropical and subtropical coastlines worldwide. With a documented place in the ethnobotanical traditions of Mesoamerica and the Caribbean, bay bean has been used in ceremony, as a tobacco substitute in smoking blends, and as a companion herb in ritual contexts. Each 3 g package is sealed for freshness.

About bay bean (Canavalia maritima)

Canavalia maritima — also called baybean or beach bean — belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. It is a robust, sprawling creeper adapted to sandy coastal soils across all tropical continents. The plant produces purple flowers and large, elongated pods. Its seeds disperse readily by sea, making it one of the most widely distributed coastal plants in the world. In its native range it is considered a soil-stabilising pioneer species.

Traditional and cultural use

Among the Mazatec and related peoples of southern Mexico, bay bean leaves were traditionally scattered around grave sites and used in funerary rituals as offerings to ancestral spirits. In parts of the Caribbean and coastal Mexico, dried leaves were also smoked — often blended with tobacco or other local herbs — as a ceremonial and everyday practice. The plant's common name in Portuguese-speaking Brazil, feijão-da-praia (beach bean), reflects its coastal ubiquity and familiarity across traditional communities throughout the region.

Active compounds

• L-DOPA (3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) — a naturally occurring amino acid precursor found across the Canavalia genus
• Canavanine — a non-protein amino acid characteristic of many legumes
• Tannins and flavonoids
• Indeterminate minor alkaloid fractions

Extraction and potency

A 25x extract ratio signifies that 25 g of dried bay bean leaf material has been concentrated into 1 g of extract. Water and ethanol-based extraction is used to capture the plant's full range of soluble constituents, which are then reduced and dried into a homogeneous powder. The resulting material is substantially more potent per gram than raw or shredded dried leaves.

How to use

Bay bean extract can be prepared as a tea:

• Dissolve 0.5–1 g of extract in 250 ml of hot water.
• Steep for 5 minutes and add honey or lemon to taste.

Alternatively, a small amount (0.2–0.5 g) can be incorporated into a loose smoking blend alongside mullein, marshmallow leaf, or other neutral smoking herbs.

Pack size

This package contains 3 g of bay bean extract 25x (Canavalia maritima), sealed in airtight packaging.

Storage and safety

Store in a cool, dry, dark place, away from direct sunlight and humidity. Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. People with sensitivity to legumes (Fabaceae) should exercise caution. This product is not a medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition. It is not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.