Dysphania
Botanical Name: Dysphania ambrosioides, formerly Chenopodium ambrosioides
Family: Amaranthaceae
Common Name: Epazote, Worm seed, Blue bush
Local Name: #Akagoba_Ddogo, #Akatta_Ddogo
Nutritional Value of Epazote:
Epazote contains lots of Vitamin, Minerals and other components. Some of the vitamins that Epazote has Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Folate, Niacin, Pyridoxine, Pantothenic acid and Choline. Epazote also contains Omega 3 fatty acids, Omega 6 fatty acids, dietary fiber, sodium and potassium, which have lots of health advantages. Apart from this Epazote also contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, protein, zinc, copper and selenium. The best part of the Epazote is, it contains zero cholesterol.
Due to various types of Vitamins, Minerals and nutrients, present in the Epazote it has lots of health benefits.
Among that some of the health benefits of Epazote include: -
- Improving Immunity,
- Improves Digestive Health,
- Helps in Weight Loss,
- Prevents the Risk of Anemia,
- Prevents the Various Types of Cancer,
- Prevents Cardiovascular Diseases,
- Reduce Blood Pressure,
- Improves Bone Health,
- Improves Eye Health,
- Good for Skin Health,
- Detoxify the Body,
- Prevents the Risk of Diabetes and
- Contain Anti-inflammatory Properties:
- Culinary uses as a leaf vegetable, herb, and herbal tea for its pungent flavor
Other Uses
Agricultural use
The essential oils of D. ambrosioides contain terpene compounds, some of which have natural pesticide capabilities.
Companion plant
D. ambrosioides not only contains terpene compounds, but it also delivers partial protection to nearby plants simply by masking their scent to some insects, making it a useful companion plant.
#Caution
Extra care should be exercised as Humans have died from overdoses of the essential oil (attributed to the ascaridole content). Symptoms include severe gastroenteritis with pain, vomiting, and diarrhea
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Family: Amaranthaceae
Common Name: Epazote, Worm seed, Blue bush
Local Name: #Akagoba_Ddogo, #Akatta_Ddogo
Nutritional Value of Epazote:
Epazote contains lots of Vitamin, Minerals and other components. Some of the vitamins that Epazote has Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Folate, Niacin, Pyridoxine, Pantothenic acid and Choline. Epazote also contains Omega 3 fatty acids, Omega 6 fatty acids, dietary fiber, sodium and potassium, which have lots of health advantages. Apart from this Epazote also contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, protein, zinc, copper and selenium. The best part of the Epazote is, it contains zero cholesterol.
Due to various types of Vitamins, Minerals and nutrients, present in the Epazote it has lots of health benefits.
Among that some of the health benefits of Epazote include: -
- Improving Immunity,
- Improves Digestive Health,
- Helps in Weight Loss,
- Prevents the Risk of Anemia,
- Prevents the Various Types of Cancer,
- Prevents Cardiovascular Diseases,
- Reduce Blood Pressure,
- Improves Bone Health,
- Improves Eye Health,
- Good for Skin Health,
- Detoxify the Body,
- Prevents the Risk of Diabetes and
- Contain Anti-inflammatory Properties:
- Culinary uses as a leaf vegetable, herb, and herbal tea for its pungent flavor
Other Uses
Agricultural use
The essential oils of D. ambrosioides contain terpene compounds, some of which have natural pesticide capabilities.
Companion plant
D. ambrosioides not only contains terpene compounds, but it also delivers partial protection to nearby plants simply by masking their scent to some insects, making it a useful companion plant.
#Caution
Extra care should be exercised as Humans have died from overdoses of the essential oil (attributed to the ascaridole content). Symptoms include severe gastroenteritis with pain, vomiting, and diarrhea
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