Culantro

Culantro

Dried cut & sifted

1oz

Not only has excellent Heavy Metal cleansing properties, but Culantro is also reported to be rich in calcium, iron, carotene, and riboflavin.

Fresh leaves are

86–88% moisture

3.3% protein

0.6% fat

6.5% carbohydrate

1.7% ash

0.06% phosphorus

0.02% iron

Leaves are an excellent source of

vitamin A (10,460 I.U./100 g)

B2 (60 mg %)

B1 (0.8 mg %)

C (150–200 mg %)

On a dry weight basis, leaves consist of

0.1–0.95% volatile oil

27.7% crude fiber

1.23% calcium

25 ppm boron (As a mineral that can help balance levels of sex hormones in both women and men, including estrogen and testosterone, boron helps relieve menopause symptoms as well as PMS, and also for increasing fertility).

MEDICINAL USES

The plant is used in traditional medicines for fevers and chills, vomiting, diarrhea, and in Jamaica for colds and convulsions in children.

The leaves and roots are boiled and the water drunk for pneumonia, flu, diabetes, constipation, and malaria fever.

The root can be eaten raw for scorpion stings and in India the root is reportedly used to alleviate stomach pains. The leaves themselves can be eaten in the form of a chutney as an appetite stimulant.

* A proper nutritional diet is essential in achieving optimal results.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.