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Adzuki
Botanical Name: Vigna angularis, Phaseolus angularis Adzuki beans promote regular bowel movements, are a good source of energy, and help lower cholesterol. According to traditional Chinese medicine, adzuki beans benefit bladder and reproductive functions and the kidneys, and are therefore used to treat problems such as urinary dysfunction and bladder infections. | |
Almond
Botanical Name: Prunus dulcis The sweet almond itself contains practically no carbohydrates and may therefore be made into flour for cakes and biscuits for low carbohydrate diets or for patients suffering from diabetes mellitus or any other form of glycosuria. Almonds are a rich source of Vitamin E, containing 24 mg per 100 g. They are also rich in monounsaturated fat, one of the two good fats responsible for lowering LDL cholesterol. | |
Amla
Botanical Name: Emblica officinalis, Phyllanthus emblica Fresh fruit is refrigerant, diuretic and laxative. Green fruit is exceedingly acid. Fruit is also carminative and stomachic. The herb is also aphrodisiac, hemostatic, nutritive tonic, rejuvenative. It increases red blood cell count. It is one of the highest natural source of Vitamin C (3,000 mg per fruit). | |
Arbi
Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta Arbi contains more than twice the carbohydrate content of potatoes and yield 135 kcals per 100 g. It contains about 11% protein on a dry weight basis. This is more than yam, cassava or sweet potato. Arbi leaves have demonstrated the ability of antidiabetic, antihypertensive, immunoprotective, neuroprotective, and anticarcinogenic activities. | |
Aubergine
Botanical Name: Solanum melongena Aubergines contain high levels of the compound chlorogenic acid - one of the most powerful antioxidants produced by any plant tissue. It is a good source of vitamin C and potassium. | |
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