Eggplant

eggplant

Eggplant is known since antiquity and is supposed to be originally from India. At the beginning of our era spread to neighboring countries, which is known by the works of Avicenna.

In ancient Chinese writings register their use from the s. VI. It was known in North Africa very early and was also used by the ancient Egyptians.

Properties of eggplant
The eggplant has many medicinal properties. He is credited with the ability to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood, through which slows the process of atherosclerosis, is hematoprotector, antianemic and improves bowel work. Contains substances B complex, C, PP, carotene, potassium, calcium and phosphorus. Similarly, a carrier of the pectins, which allow the removal of toxins from the body.

Contains 2 to 3% sugar, 1 to 1.5% protein and 91% water.


They are diuretic and laxative and should be eaten ripe, green fruit because they contain solanine, a toxic substance that is destroyed by heat.

Eggplants contain a lot chlorogenic acid, a phenolic antioxidant compound that protects cells against degeneration, according to a study by the Agricultural Research Service U.S. (ARS). Chlorogenic acid is a substance fenipropanoides family, commonly produced substances that protect plants from stress and infections.

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