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Bamboo shoots

It is also known as Shind.

Nutritional value:

• High in calcium, iron, phosphorus
• Very high in manganese, dietary fiber, potassium & zinc
• No cholesterol & sugar

Medicinal Values:

• Since bamboo shoots are high in fiber content, they help in preventing chronic constipation and promoting healthier bowel movements.
• Reduce the risk of various chronic diseases including heart disease. The shoots play role of potent antioxidants and have anti-cancer, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
• The shoots help in removing stomach worms and reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol in the body, lowering high blood pressure.

Yam

It is also known as Elephant Foot or Suran.

Nutritional values:

• High in dietary fiber manganese potassium vitamin C
• Very low in saturated fat, sodium, sugar
• No cholesterol

Medicinal Values:

• It helps in regulating the menstrual cycle, reducing painful twinges and contractions caused by cramps.
• It is also known to be antispasmodic and helps relieve pain in the urinary tract. Prevent high blood pressure
• Wild yam is thought to have restorative powers by providing anti-inflammatory pain relief to people inflicted with arthritis

Mushrooms

Nutritional values:

• High in dietary fiber, zinc, magnesium
• Very high in iron, niacin, phosphorus, thiamin, vitamin C
• No saturated fat cholesterol and Low in sodium

Medicinal Properties:

• Mushrooms promote the circulation of blood in the human body.
• They provide powerful anti-oxidants to the body, which help in enhancing youthfulness and longevity. Mushrooms have been found to bring improvement in the memory of a person.
• By inhibiting the secretion of histamines, they save the body from several allergic reactions.
• Mushrooms prove beneficial for people suffering from insomnia or sleeplessness. This is because they help relieve fatigue, making the body relax and enjoy a deep sleep.

Arvi

It is also known as Taro root, Colocassia, Kachalo

Nutritional Value:

• Excellent source of potassium & protein.
• Taro also contains some dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin, magnesium, manganese and copper, calcium, phosphorous.

Medicinal Value:

• Important for proper digestive health and regularity
• Help prevent diabetes.
• Can help regulate blood pressure and blood sugar
• May help protect us from cardio-vascular disease and cancer.
• The leaf juice is used to treat piles

Aerial Yam

It is also known as Karanda, Dukkar kand, Aerial Potato, Potato yam, Aerial yam,

Nutritional Value:

• High in dietary fiber.
• It is also good source of manganese potassium & vitamin C
• Very low in saturated fat, sodium, sugar & No cholesterol

Medicinal Value:

• The plant plays heart protective, antioxidant and anti-cancer properties
• Have anti-diabetic properties & act against anti-tumor effects.
• Air potato has been used as a folk remedy to treat conjunctivitis, diarrhea and dysentery.

Sweet Potato

It is also known as Ratala.

Nutritional Values:

• High in dietary fiber manganese, potassium
• Very high in vitamin A, vitamin C
• Very low in saturated fat, sodium and No cholesterol

Medicinal Values:

• Sweet potato lowers the risk of constipation, Diverticulitis and colon and rectal cancer.
• It is helpful in minimizing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
• Helps to avoid stroke, by bringing down the harmful effects of low-density cholesterol & preventing blood clots, prevents cancer.