semen Ciceris arietini
Traditional / Folk Medicine Use
Staple grain legume in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures, prized for delivering sustained stamina, digestive fullness, and muscular strength.
Clinically Demonstrated Actions
Dense in resistant starch, prebiotic fibers, and low-glycemic complex carbohydrates that improve insulin sensitivity and feed beneficial short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) producing gut bacteria.
Preparation & Usage
Use chickpea flour as a gluten-free binder in cooking, savory crepes (socca), patties, or to thicken soups and sauces.
Active Compounds
Insoluble and soluble fibers, resistant starch, lysine-rich plant proteins, molybdenum, and iron.
About the Plant
Cicer arietinum is a small, glandular-hairy annual legume with pinnate leaves and swollen pods containing one to three roundish, beaked seeds.
Storage
Store in dry, well-aerated containers protected from moisture and pests.