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| CUCUMBER | |
Cucumber, popular in salads, is a herb which is known to keep the kidneys healthy. Cucumber seeds when roasted, powdered and made into a coffee-like drink have been known to relieve colic. Thin slices of cucumber placed on tired eyes is supposed to have a soothing effect.
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| BITTER GOURD ( KARAWILA) | |
The leaves of the Bittergourd plant or 'karavila' can be crushed and the juice massaged into the scalp for a good growth of hair and to help prevent hair loss. The 'karavila' fruit, bitter as it is, increases the flow of milk in nursing mothers, when eaten in sufficient quantities. Juice extract from karawila is drunk by diabetics and get immedite result. |
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| SWEET POTATO | |
Sweet potato is one of the most nutritious vegetables in the world. A 100g sample contains 56g of protein, 18g of fat and 8.2g carbohydrates. It also has a greatdeal of medicinal value; in it found particular kinds of Vitamins C and E unique to the sweet potato .which are resistant to high cooking temperatures. The Vitamin C food in the sweet potato strengthens the body s resistance to viruses suchas the common cold. Its Vitamin E prevents senility and even possesses aphrodisiac qualities. In addition, it can reduce cholesterols levels in the blood, helpmaintain the blood s acid/alkaline balance, and help prevent certain cancers.The sweet potato is also rich in fiber and pectin, aiding regularity, for whichreason it is called the chimney sweep of the intestines |
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