Potatoes - Useful Properties And Harm, Potato Treatment

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Useful properties and harm of potatoes

The potato is a perennial tuberous plant that is one of the most important foods in the world. Potato proteins contain almost all known amino acids that are found in plants. In addition to the high content of carbohydrates, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin C, potatoes have a unique fiber that absolutely does not irritate the stomach lining. Potato starch helps to lower blood cholesterol levels. Potassium helps to remove excess water from the human body, relieves swelling. That is why these tubers, boiled and baked, are extremely useful for people with kidney and heart ailments.

Young potatoes are incredibly rich in essential ascorbic acid, folate and magnesium. Since all the amino acids in this plant are balanced, they are easily absorbed by the body. In addition, potatoes have a beneficial effect on metabolism. Due to its special alkalizing properties, it is able to quickly neutralize the excess of various acids in the body.

Composition and calorie content

• Fats: 0.3 g
• Proteins: 2.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 19.6 g
• Water: 76.8 g
• Ash: 1.1 g
• Cellulose: 1.6 g

Vitamins	amount	% RDA
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	20.0-26.4 mg	24%
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)	0.14-0.30 mg	fifteen%
Vitamin K	16 μg	13%
Vitamin PP (nicotinic acid)	1.16-2.36 mg	eleven%
Vitamin B9 (folic acid)	19-57 mcg	eleven%

Minerals (in 100 g):	amount	% RDA
Rubidium	500 mcg	500%
Vanadium	149 μg	373%
Silicon	50 mg	167%
Boron	115 mcg	164%
Lithium	77 mcg	77%
Cobalt	5 μg	50%
Potassium	421-568 mg	23%
Chromium	10 mcg	20%
Manganese	130-440 mcg	sixteen%
Iron	0.34-4.86 mg	sixteen%
Copper	33-194 mcg	fourteen%

Other important connections:

• Purines - 6 mg (5% of the RDI)
• Oxalic acid - 31 mg (7.8% of the RDI)

Complete chemical composition ➤

Potato treatment

Delicious potato tubers are very popular in many countries of the world. However, it can also be used as an effective remedy for all kinds of diseases. Raw potatoes have amazing medicinal properties.

Raw potato treatment. For burns, boils, abscesses, eczema, hemorrhoids and other deep wounds, you can use healing compresses from raw tubers. To do this, they should be finely grated and mixed with a little olive oil. This specific blend is also effective for arthritis and joint inflammation. In case of allergic spots, burst vessels and post-burn marks, it is recommended to wipe the skin with a cut of a raw tuber. Such an unusual procedure perfectly evens out the structure and color of the skin, as well as noticeably refreshes the face and removes traces of fatigue. At the same time, this regular skin treatment will help smooth out fine wrinkles.

Treatment with potato juice. The raw potato juice contains all the valuable and useful trace elements of this plant, thanks to which the juice is useful for many internal organs. It has antimicrobial, diuretic, mild laxative, analgesic, wound healing, regenerating, antispasmodic, tonic, anti-inflammatory effect on the human body.

Such a wonderful juice normalizes metabolic processes, normalizing the level of hemoglobin in the blood. It should only be drunk fresh. In case of serious heart and kidney diseases, it is simply irreplaceable. Raw potato juice also perfectly cleanses the body from slagging. Daily consumption of juice in an amount of at least 500 grams has an effect in the treatment of ulcerative conditions and gastritis. In addition, such an extraordinary drink is indicated for hypertension due to its properties to lower blood pressure.

Treatment with potatoes for hemorrhoids. To do this, you need to carefully cut out a candle of a suitable size from a fresh tuber, about the size of your finger. It should be fairly smooth so that injury to the anus does not occur. Such suppositories should be inserted into the anus 2 times a day. If necessary, if the anus is itchy from dryness, the candle can be lubricated with sunflower oil or honey. Regularly performing this procedure will relieve inflammation and relieve pain in one week. If necessary, after a month's break, the treatment can be repeated. You can also take half a cup of raw juice by mouth before each meal.

Potato cough treatment. In order to get rid of a chronic cough, traditional medicine recommends taking 1 medium potato, 1 onion and 1 apple, pour them over with two glasses of water and cook until the volume of the mixture is reduced by 2 times. Such a remedy should be taken 1 tablespoon 3 times a day. Another recipe based on boiled potatoes: take 4-5 potatoes, peel them off, cut them in half and put them on the chest or back, after putting a few sheets of paper. Similarly, you can apply potatoes to the throat.

Stomach potato treatment. If you take potato juice in the morning and in the evening, 100 grams before meals, you can quickly cure a stomach or duodenal ulcer. The first course of such treatment should be 3 weeks, and then a weekly break is required, after which another two-week course is carried out.

If you strictly follow the recommendations, then the ulcer disappears in the vast majority of cases. With poor stomach function, heartburn and excessive gas formation, a special recipe is shown. You should drink 200 grams of fresh potato juice on an empty stomach and go to bed for 30 minutes. One hour after taking the product, you can have breakfast. This course provides for 10 days of treatment and 10 days off. As a rule, at least two courses are required to normalize digestion. It should be noted that crushed dried flowers of the plant also help with heartburn. Such a powder must be taken on an empty stomach, taking it at the tip of a knife.

Treatment with potato sprouts. The sprouts of such a unique plant have a pronounced healing effect on visual acuity. To make an effective remedy, we need 1 tablespoon of tuber sprouts and 1 glass of vodka. It is necessary to infuse the mixture for at least 7 days. Such a remedy should be taken 1 teaspoon three times a day.

Treatment with potato warts. We take one small potato, without peeling, cut it in half. It is recommended to rub the warts with the cut side. The duration of the course of treatment directly depends on the size of the wart.

Potato pancreatitis treatment. The juice of fresh raw potatoes significantly enhances the enzymatic secretion of the pancreas, which is so important in the body. Every morning and evening, 2 hours before a meal, you need to drink 100 ml of juice, and then, 5 minutes after that, consume a glass of kefir. The course of treatment is 15 days, then a break is required for 12 days. You can repeat 3-4 courses with obligatory breaks.

Treatment with potato fibroids. To prevent the growth of such a benign tumor, it is recommended to take potato juice squeezed from peeled tubers daily for 6 months.

The benefits of raw potato juice

Truly, raw potato juice has medicinal properties. On the basis of this substance, various treatment schemes are built for many diseases.

Its main therapeutic effects are:

1. Anti-inflammatory effect;
2. Stimulation of regenerative processes;
3. Microbial protection;
4. Restoration of the lost tissue structure;
5. Sorption capacity;
6. Stimulation of bowel function and urination.

With these properties, potato juice is successfully used for the following purposes:

1. Treatment of inflammatory processes of the stomach, intestines and other organs of the digestive system;
2. Peptic ulcer treatment;
3. Elimination of symptoms of intoxication;
4. Stimulation of digestion processes;
5. Healing of wounds and injuries of the skin and mucous membranes;

How to make potato juice

This method is suitable for those people who do not have a juicer. To obtain potato juice, peeled potatoes are grated on a fine grater. The resulting mass is pressed through cheesecloth. This produces pure juice. You need to use it as soon as possible, because after 10 minutes all the useful components are oxidized by air. This is manifested by darkening of the juice. From three or four potato fruits, you can get half a glass of juice.

Potato juice treatment

With gastritis. Due to its anti-inflammatory effect, potato juice has established itself as an excellent remedy for the treatment of gastritis (inflammation of the gastric mucosa. It is also used with the same success for combined inflammation of the duodenum (duodenitis). For this, take 1 / 4-1 / 3 glass of fresh juice half an hour before a meal three times a day. If it is impossible to drink it in its pure form, you can mix the juice with honey or cranberry juice. The course of treatment is two weeks.

With a stomach ulcer. Peptic ulcer disease is treated well with potato juice. It can be used as the main remedy or as a supplement to medical treatment.

It is better to start taking it with small amounts of juice, which gradually increases to a single dose of a quarter or a third of a glass. It is better to drink it through a straw because of the destructive effect on tooth enamel. Frequency of admission: 3 times a day before meals for 20-30 minutes. The duration of treatment is at least 4 weeks.

With increased acidity. An increase in gastric acidity is attributed to the first link of all other problems with this organ. You can use potato juice to reduce the amount of hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach.

It can be used either separately or mixed with other components. In its pure form, fresh juice is taken in a third of a glass three times a day before meals (preferably 15-20 minutes). To prepare the mixture, you can use it in combination with carrot and cabbage juice. Such mixtures are no less active in eliminating heartburn, heaviness in the stomach and other symptoms of high acidity.

Tincture of potato flowers. Strictly dosed use of the flower tincture helps to suppress Candida and Staphylococcus aureus fungi. Such a wonderful remedy is able to quickly eliminate the swelling of the nasal passages, increase heart rate, lower blood pressure and relieve the symptoms of tachycardia. In addition, the tincture has a powerful anti-allergic effect. The substance solanine has a healing and analgesic effect.

Potato harm

Despite the many positive effects on the human body, sometimes potatoes can be harmful. Do not forget about this when choosing potatoes as a medicine. Indeed, certain of its types and properties are capable of causing effects opposite to those expected. This may be due to such circumstances:

1. Poisoning with solanine, a toxic component of potato skins. In case of violation of the rules and terms of storage of potatoes, solanine is deposited in its skin. Therefore, it has a greenish color. The same substance is also found in sprouted potatoes. Nausea and vomiting, dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, shortness of breath, fainting, general malaise and feeling unwell can result from using such potatoes as a nutritional product or medicinal component. In addition, solanine is extremely dangerous for pregnant women, since it has a direct teratogenic effect on the fetus;
2. High calorie content and the amount of easily digestible carbohydrate components. This makes it harmful for people with impaired metabolism, obesity and diabetes;
3. Fried potatoes are harmful to the digestive system. This particular dish is favorite for many people;
4. Relatively poor composition of useful components. The use of potatoes as a basic food product will inevitably lead to problems with potency and general endurance of the body to physical exertion and colds.

To avoid such problems, it is imperative to evaluate the appearance of the potatoes. The main focus is on the peel. It is unacceptable to use potatoes with a greenish skin. The same can be said for sprouted potatoes. When using potatoes that have been stored for about three months, it is imperative to peel them off in a thick layer when peeling them. You shouldn't use potatoes as your main food. The diet must be supplemented with cereals, meat, dairy and various vegetable components.

Contraindications

In diabetes and obesity, potatoes are contraindicated. In addition, it is not recommended to use it with a low level of gastric acidity. In high doses, this plant can cause depression of the nervous system and damage to blood elements.

The author of the article: Kuzmina Vera Valerievna | Endocrinologist, nutritionist

Education: Diploma of the Russian State Medical University named after NI Pirogov with a degree in General Medicine (2004). Residency at Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, diploma in Endocrinology (2006).