Plant |
English |
Andean jicama, Yacon, Yacon strawberry |
Latin |
Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp.) H.Rob., Polymnia edulis Wedd., Polymnia sonchifolia Poepp., Polymnia edulis WEDDELL, Polymnia sonchifolia Poeppig & Endl. |
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Ungrouped Diseases & Uses |
Anti-diabetic, antidiabetic activity, cholesterol, cholesterol in blood vessels, Cholesterol Reducer, Cholesterol reduction, Diabetes, diabetes mellitus, Dyslipidemia, High cholesterol, High levels of cholesterol in the blood, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypoglycemia, Hypoglycemic, lower cholesterol levels in the blood, reduce blood cholesterol, reduce blood fat level, sugar diabetis |
Foods |
Sugar substitute, sweetener |
Local (Geographical) use |
Phytomedical use in Brazil |
Ingredients |
| | ascorbic acid, ash, Calcium, Carbohydrates, fat, Fibres, fructose, inulin, iron, Niacin, phosphorus, protein, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, water, Β-Carotene |
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