Eggplant and natural therapies

Known as eggplants, this vegetable is a real source of vitamins and minerals for the human body. Besides the very high water content (93%), eggplant contains potassium, necessary to stimulate the heart, magnesium to combat stress, calcium for bones, vitamin A and C for the immune system. They are what we might call "pure health". For these reasons eggplant consumption is increasingly recommended more by specialists in natural medicine.

Eggplants are popular even in diets. Many nutritionists have begun urging eggplant cure that detoxifies the body and lead to weight loss. Due to its high water and fiber, and a small number of calories (about 20 calories per 100 gr.), Eggplant soothe both hunger and thirst and are a food to be consumed especially hot days.


With relaxing action, they are ideal natural therapies. Over time it was found that eggplant is beneficial in combating stress, insomnia and nerves. It is a good diuretic and a good anti-inflammatory, as indicated those who have digestive problems. Eggplant leaves are used in herbal therapies to relieve sunburn, abscess and hemorrhoids. The juice is great for cleansing the liver and pancreas. Eggplant fibers resulting in decreased metabolism influences blood cholesterol levels.

According to recent studies, eggplant ranks second only sprouts in cancer prevention. Therefore, we recommend that natural medicine specialists season eggplant to take full advantage of this vegetable wealth, consuming it at least once a week.
Latest research shows that the field of herbal medicine for preventing cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer and aging, vitamins in vegetables (especially eggplant) are more effective than fruit.