various kinds of tubers and their benefits
What is tuber ?
What is root tubers?
Difference with stem tubers?
Tuber definition is a plant organ that experiences enlargement or changes in shape and function, not only on the stems and roots, there are also some plants that form tubers on the leaves, but that is only a few.
why root tubers, stem tubers can exist ?? tubers in plants intended to store food reserves, it is because the plants feel threatened, and become a tool to survive, so if something happens or climate change, such as drought, then the tubers are the source of food.
Benefits of tubers as herbal remedies and natural beauty treatments
in addition to consumed and become staple food in some areas in indonesia, tubers in plants is also known as herbal medicine to treat various diseases and for natural beauty treatment, some of the benefits of bulbs for health and beauty :
- Yam (Pachyrrhizus Erosus) to treat the face, can be used as a natural face mask
- Sweet Potato
- Contains potassium that works to stabilize blood pressure and can reduce stress.
- Suitable for people with diabetes because Sweet Potatoes can control blood sugar levels.
- Contains high fiber for digestion
- Contains vitamin B6 which can prevent heart attack
- Carrot (Daucus Carota L.) is very good for maintaining eye health
- Cassava is used for facial treatment and for ulcer medication and gastritis, other benefits :
- digestion
- fungicides and burns
- deep therapies
- low calorie diet
- Potato
- good for the health of the digestive system, contains a high enough fiber
- reduce cholesterol levels, because the calories are low.
- for the health of facial skin by channeling grated potatoes on the face can make facial skin glow and - reduce swelling and dark circles under the eyes.
- fighting diseases, such as heart disease, neurological disorders, tumors and can help reduce the risk of prostate cancer and cervical cancer.
- eliminating the stress of the mind because of vitamin B6 content.
- fresh potatoes with skin rich in antioxidants from vitamin C.
- Taro
- fiber content is good enough to facilitate the work of digestion
- keep blood cholesterol low
- prevent the risk of heart problems and high blood pressure (hypertension)
- the content of beta-carotene in taro is beneficial for improving fertility, maintaining eye health, caring for the skin
- Red Onion (Allium cepa var ascalonicum)
- Ginger
- Heals allergies
- Controlling blood sugar levels
- Reduces inflammation
- Relieves the throat
- Prevent acne
- Prevents cellulite
- Smooths skin and prevents aging
- Preventing bowel cancer
- Cures migraines
- Efficacious for osteoarthritis
- Supports cardiovascular health
- galangal
- Treating burns
- Helps relieve dandruff and scalp problems
- As a medicine for diarrhea
- Prevent tumors and cancer
- Relieve asthma
- Relieves cough, sore throat and hoarseness
- tuber caulinare
- tuber caulinare
- amorphophallus campanulatus
- dioscorea hispida
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