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Name: Adzuki Other Names: Azuki, Aduki, Kor, Hongdou, Pat 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. |
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Name: Almond Other Names: Amandal, Amande, Amendra, Amendoa, Badum, Mandel, Mandorla 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. |
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Name: Amla Other Names: Emblic, Indian gooseberry, Amlaki, Amala 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). |
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Name: Aubergine Other Names: Eggplant, Bringal, Melongena, Berenjena, Katharikkaai, Baingan, Qiezi, Ringra 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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Name: Avocado Other Names: Augacate, Cura, Cupandra, Palta, Abacate, Avocatier Avocado contains a monosaturated fat called oleic acid that is known to reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels and increase the good HDL cholesterol. It also offers protection against breast cancer. Avocados have been shown to prevent high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke due to presence of very high amounts of the mineral potassium. The high concentration of carotenoids and tocopherols in avocados has been proved to protect against prostrate cancer. |
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Name: Bael Fruit Other Names: Bel, Indian quince, Sirphal, Marmelos, Stone apple, Bilva, Bilwa, Kuvalam Fresh half-ripe bael fruit is mildly astringent and is used in India for dysentery and diarrhoea; the pulp may be eaten or the decoction administered. The dried fruit does not contain the constituents requisite for the preparation of the decoction. It is said to cure without creating any tendency to constipation. |
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