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Passionfruit
Botanical Name: Passiflora edulis The juice of passionfruits is given as a digestive stimulant and treatment for gastric cancer. | |
Peanut
Botanical Name: Arachis hypogaea Peanuts are a rich source of proteins (roughly 30 grams per cup after roasting) and monounsaturated fat. Recent research on peanuts and nuts in general have shown their health benefits. Peanuts are a significant source of resveratrol. A handful of peanuts contains approximately 70 micrograms of this curative substance. Resveratrol is also present in red wine and grapes. | |
Pecan
Botanical Name: Carya illinoinensis Nutritionally, Pecans are a good source of protein and also unsaturated fats, where studies have shown they can lower the risk of Gallstones.The antioxidants and plant sterols found in Pecans have be shown to reduce high cholesterol by oxidating the (bad) (LDL) cholesterol levels. | |
Pepper
Botanical Name: Piper nigram Black pepper is used to aid digestion and stimulate the taste buds. | |
Persimmon
Botanical Name: Diospyros kaki A decoction of the calyx and fruit stem is sometimes taken to relieve hiccups, coughs and labored respiration. | |
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