Vegetables
Vegetables are important protective food and highly beneficial for the maintenance of health and prevention of disease. They contain a lot of valuable food ingredients which can be utilized to build up the body.
They are valued mainly for high mineral and vitamin contents. It is not the green vegetables only that are useful. Farinaceous vegetables consisting of starchy roots are also valuable.
- Asparagus - Heart disease
- Beet Root - Anaemia, digestive disorders, kidney disorders, constipation and dandruff.
- Bitter Gourd - Diabetes, respiratory disorders and cholera
- Bottle Gourd - Excessive thirst and insomnia.
- Cabbage - Constipation, stomach ulcers, obesity, skin disorders, ageing.
- Carrot - Tooth decay, digestive disorders, constipation, diarrhea and thread worms.
- Cucumber - Stomach disorders, cholera, constipation and beauty aid.
- Drumstick - Tonic for children, respiratory disorder,infections, digestive disorders and beauty aid.
- Fenugreek - Anaemia, digestive disorders, dandruff, fever, stomach disorders, respiratory infections, sore throat, diabetes.
- Garlic - Asthma, high blood pressure, chest diseases, heart attack, cancer, skin disorders, wounds and ulcers.
- Ginger - Cough, cold, respiratory disorders and pains.
- Lettuce - Constipation, diabetes and anaemia.
- Mint - Digestive system disorders,respiratory disorders and skin disorders.
- Onion - Respiratory disorders, tooth disorders, anaemia, heart disease, skin disorders,ear disorders and cholera.
- Potato - Digestive system disorders, skin blemishes, swellings.
- Radish - Chest complaints and jaundice.
- Soya bean - Diabetes, skin disorders and anaemia.
- Spinach - Anaemia, night blindness, tooth disorders, respiratory disorders.
- Tomato - Diabetes, Eye disorders, obesity, respiratory disorders, painful joints.