Powerful Vegetable Gaithi Benefits: This is a very powerful vegetable which is a tuber but does not grow under the ground but above it. In our country it is grown in Uttarakhand. It is said about this that when there was a famine of grains i.e. there was no crop, then people used to eat this tuber. There was so much energy in this tuber that all the work of strength was done by eating it. The name of this tuber is Gethi which is grown in Uttarakhand. It is also called Angita. It looks clumsy and bad but it is more or less like a potato, hence in English it is called air potato. The more clumsy it is, the more charismatic it is. Not only is it a powerhouse of energy, it also has the ability to heal piles, arthritis and any kind of wound. In a way, it is a healing compartment for health. This has been proved in many studies.
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Gethi is grown in Uttarakhand in areas at an altitude of 150 to 2000 meters. Its scientific name is Dioscorea bulbifera. Gethi can remain for many days without spoiling. That’s why people used to consume it during times of trouble. The treasure of health is hidden in Gethi. According to PubMed Central Journal, wheatgrass is full of anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Image: Canva
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Therefore, research has claimed that Gethi has such powerful antioxidant properties that it heals any kind of wound very quickly. According to research, Gethi has the power to fight inflammation. Therefore, no matter what kind of wound it is, it works as a healing pill for everyone. With this the wound can be treated faster. Image: Canva
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Eating Gethi gives a lot of strength to the body. According to a report by Down to Earth, 100 grams of Gethi contains 3.7 grams of protein. Protein is a treasure of strength for our body. Apart from this, Gethi contains 0.54 grams of fat and 2.52 grams of fiber. Apart from all these, there is no shortage of nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, iron, starch in wheatgrass. That’s why Gethi is a powerhouse of energy. Image: Canva
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Gethi has the power to cure piles or piles. In the report of Science Direct, it has been said that Gethi is expert in eliminating the swelling in the veins. In piles, mainly the veins get swollen due to which there is immense pain and bleeding. Consumption of wheatgrass can be its cure. Image: Canva
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Consumption of wheatgrass can also provide relief from orchitis. Orchitis is a disease occurring in men in which the testicles of men become swollen. The anti-inflammatory properties present in Gethi eliminate this swelling. Gethi also has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which can keep you away from minor colds and infections. Image: Canva
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Thyroid disease can be cured by consuming wheatgrass. In the report of Science Direct, it has been claimed that Gethi heals the disease of goiter very fast. In case of goiter, there is swelling in the throat but Gethi eliminates this swelling. Image: Canva
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According to the report of Science Direct, in a research, when a clinical trial of the compound extracted from Gothi was conducted on rats, it was found to have anti-cancer properties. According to the study, consuming Gothi tubers prevents colon cancer, liver cancer and breast cancer cells from growing. Image: Canva
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