- Kidney bean pod is a source of relief from water weight gain that can be used to help support kidney and bladder issues. Kidney bean pod can also be used for edema, dropsy, nerve pain, and stiffness and to lower sugar in the blood. A longer use of the pods may clear up acne. – Bean pods are useful in reducing fatigue and can be used (with the concurrence of a doctor) for mild cases of health concerns. A bean pod diet for this purpose would mean eating 9-16 lb. of pods per week (they can be coo