The "bean" is the seed, however it is not really a bean. In this seed, there is ricin, a deadly toxin. The lethal dose for adults is 4 to 8 seeds, however reports of poisoning are relatively rare....
I prepare my Water Hemlock poison for my arrows by boiling the roots, stems, and flowers in a small amount of water for 8-10 minutes. This liquid is highly toxic and I let my arrows soak in it for...