- It contains alot of folates which is essential for pregnancy and prevents infants defects.
- It controls the blood sugar due to its high fiber content,hence good for diabetics.
- It is rich in beta-carotene which play a vital role against prostate cancer.
- It maintains a low sodium intake but however increase potassium intake and controls the blood pressure.
- It contains alot of Fibre,Potassium,Vitamin C and Choline that support heart health.
- The folate content in tomatoes help to prevent depression.
- High content of Vitamin C in tomatoes,provides immunity to the body.
Hwentia has a wide range of biological and anti microbial activities. It is used for the treatment of cough, convulsions, inflammations, high blood pressure, asthma, cancer, rheumatism, dysentery, constipation, epilepsy, dermatosis, headache etc and these are attributed to the wide variety of secondary metabolites in its plant. It gives a good flavoring to soup, stews and even porridges. It can be crushed, grounded or used in whole and removed from foods after cooking and about to be served.
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