Scientific name
Glycine max, syn. Soya hispida
Family
Leguminosae
Origin
East Asia
Parts Used
Drug given by seeds
Chemical constituents
- Proteins (essential amino acids: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, cysteine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine);
- Phospholipids;
- Carbohydrates;
- Saponins;
- Isoflavones (genistein, daidzein, glycitein, biocanin and formononetin);
- Minerals;
- Saponins;
- Vitamins.
Soy in Herbalist: Properties of Soy
Thanks to the multiple chemical constituents contained in it, soy is endowed with different properties. This plant, in fact, is able to improve symptoms related to menopause, exert a protective effect on the cardiovascular system by reducing cholesterol levels and even seems to have interesting anticancer properties.
