Yacon - 40g
Product characteristics
Healing parts: root and leaves
Contents: dried herb
Country of origin: Peru
Classification: Smallanthus sonchifolius
Weight: 40g
Preparation proposal: Soak 1 tablespoon of herb in a liter of cold water, then boil for about 5 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes and drain. Drink decoction.
Description
YACON - dried herb - 40g
Plant description Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) grows in South America on the slopes of the mountains at an altitude of 3500 meters. It belongs to the same species as sunflower, however, is most often associated with potato and radish. |
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Effect Yacon is a low-calorie plant (it contains a low-calorie sugar) and is great for any slimming diets (100 g of yacon has 15-20 kcal). The beneficial effect is mainly attributed to the leaves. Their consumption significantly reduces the level of sugar in the blood. Yacon delays the visible effects of aging of the skin and can be used as a diuretic to facilitate the excretion of toxins (clears the kidneys). |