|
Name |
Scientific name and
Edible source |
Health benefits and
Medicinal uses |
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Artichoke |
Scientific name:
Cynara cardunculus
Source: Flower bud
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Increase bile production; Lowers blood cholesterol levels, Antioxidant |
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Asparagus |
Scientific name:
Asparagus officinalis
Source: Young shoots
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Antibiotic, antispasmodic, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Laxative |
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Bell peppers |
Scientific name:
Capsicum annum
Source: Fruit
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Antihaemorrhoidal , antirheumatic, antiseptic, diaphoretic, digestive, irritant, rubefacient, sialagogue and tonic |
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Beet |
Scientific name:
Beta vulgaris
Source: Roots
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Carminative, Antitumor, anticancer, Emmenagogue, Haemostatic, Stomachic; Tonic, treat constipation, laxative |
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Broccoli |
Scientific name:
Brassica oleracea italica
Source: Flowers, Leaves
|
Good source of vitamins, dietary minerals like calcium, copper, manganese, potassium, iron, zinc, sodium and magnesium, antioxidant |
|
Brussel sprouts |
Scientific name:
Brassica oleracea gemmifera
Source: Sprouts
|
Lowers risk of heart attack, birth defects, protects against cancer |
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Cabbage |
Scientific name:
Brassica oleracea Capitata
Source: Leaves, Leave heads
|
Good source of vitamins, dietary minerals like calcium, copper, manganese, potassium, iron, zinc, sodium and magnesium, antioxidant |
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Carrots |
Scientific name:
Daucus carota
Source: Root
|
Good for eyes, improve eye sight, improves appearance of skin, hair, antioxidant, reduce cholesterol, good source of fiber and reduce colon cancer |
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Cauliflower |
Scientific name:
Brassica oleracea botrytis
Source: Flowers
|
Rich source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. It acts as antioxidant, detoxify the liver and prevents cancer |
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Celeriac |
Scientific name:
Apium graveolens Rapaceum
Source: Root
|
Zero fats, Maintain optimum health, weight reduction, |
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Celery |
Scientific name:
Apium graveolens dulce
Source: Leavers, Roots
|
Good source of vitamin C,
Folic acid,B complex, potassium,sodium,minerals,lowers blood pressure, improves from cancer, migraine,treatment of rheumatism, muscular pain |
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Chard |
Scientific name:
Beta vulgaris
Source: Leaves
|
Rich source of vitamins, minerals, fiber |
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Collards |
Scientific name:
Brassica oleracea viridis
Source: Leaves, flowers,stems
|
Vitamin A, B complex,vitamin A, minerals, prevents cancer |
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Corn |
Scientific name:
Zea mays
Source: Seed
|
Rich in thiamin (vitamin B1), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), folate, dietary fiber, vitamin C, phosphorus and manganese. |
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Cucumber |
Scientific name:
Cucumis sativus
Source: Fruits
|
Contains water, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and caffeic acid. Good for skin and acts as skin lotion. Outer layer is rich in fiber. It contains minerals such as silica, potassium and magnesium |
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Egg plant |
Scientific name:
Solanum melongena
Source: Fruit
|
Source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidant
|
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Leek |
Scientific name:
Allium ampeloprasum porrum
Source: Bulb and stalk
|
A good source of dietary fiber, folic acid, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C. It has laxative, antiseptic, anti-arthritic diuretic properties. |
|
Jerusalem Artichoke |
Scientific name:
Helianthus tuberosus
Source: Root
|
Contains vitamin A and B complex. It relieves from asthma. Treats constipation, enhances semen production. It also contains vitamins A and B-complex, potassium, iron, calcium, and magnesium. |
|
Kales |
Scientific name:
Brassica napus pabularia
Source: Leaves
|
Good source of calcium, lutein, iron, and Vitamins A, C, and K. Acts as diuretic and emollient |
|
Kohlrabi |
Scientific name:
Brassica oleracea Gongylodes
Source: Leaves, stem
|
Provides energy, reduces edema and viral infections. Maintains blood sugar levels. It is also a good source of vitamin C and minerals like potassium. |
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Lettuce |
Scientific name:
Lactuca sativa
Source: Leaves
|
It contains Beta-carotene. Good source of vitamin C, potassium and fiber. It helps from cataract.It also acts as an antioxidant. Acts against cancer and heart diseases. |
|
Mushroom |
Scientific name:
Agaricus bisporus
Source: Fruiting bulb of fungus
|
It contains water. It has low calories. Good source of vitamin B, riboflavin, niacin and selenium. It also contains potassium. Mushrooms are good for nerves, heart. It also prevents prostrate and other cancers. |
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Okra |
Scientific name:
Abelmoschus esculentus
Source: Fruit
|
It contains vitamin A, B6, C, folic acid, riboflavin and minerals calcium, zinc. Good source of amino acids and proteins. Good source of fiber. It prevents constipation and acts as laxative. |
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Parsnips |
Scientific name:
Pastinaca sativa
Source: Root
|
Good source of fiber, folic acid and vitamin B. It contains potassium. Helps I in prevention of heart diseases and osteoporosis. |
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Peas |
Scientific name:
Pisum sativum
Source: seeds
|
Good source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. It is a good source of folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin B6. Improves bone health. |
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Potato |
Scientific name:
Solanum tuberosum
Source: Root
|
Good source of carbohydrates, starch fiber, potassium and vitamin C, antioxidant, cholesterol lowering effects and improves cancer prevention |
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Pumpkin |
Scientific name:
Cucurbita pepo
Source: Fruit
|
Good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin A, C, zinc, potassium. It acts as an antioxidant, anti inflammatory, inhibits arthritis and prostate cancer, protects skin |
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Radicchio |
Scientific name:
Cichorium intybus
Source: Leaves
|
Good source of vitamin B, C, Calcium and phosphorus |
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Radish |
Scientific name:
Raphanus sativus
Source: Root
|
Good source of vitamin A, B, C and minerals calcium, phosphorus, potassium. Reduce weight. Good for teeth and gums. Protect from respiratory problems. Good for diabetic patients. |
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Spinach |
Scientific name:
Spinacia oleracea
Source: Leaves
|
Contain vitamin A, C, folic acid, magnesium. Protect from cancers of lung, colon and breast. Rich source of calcium. Protect from blindness and memory loss. |
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Squash |
Scientific name:
Cucurbita moschata
Source: Fruits
|
Contains vitamin A, C, fiber, copper, riboflavin, folate, copper, phosphorus and potassium. Prevents atherosclerosis, protects blood vessels. lowers the cholesterol |
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Swede |
Scientific name:
Brassica napus napobrassica
Source: Root
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Used as diuretic, treatment of chronic cough |
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Sweet potato |
Scientific name:
Ipomoea batatas
Source: Root
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