Non-traditional uses of the potato to improve health

The potato can be described as a food that provides you high quality carbohydrates and proteins. Without a doubt, is deficient in some nutrient such as vitamin E, vitamin B12, vitamin A and fats. Despite everything, it is still nutritious and has many properties that benefit our body, since provides fiber, vitamins B and C and minerals. In addition, your skin has a high content of potassium.
In this article, however, not try about the potato as a food, they delve on some of its qualities to treat some conditions of the organism. In all cases, the raw potato is used. Would you like to know more regarding this?

Properties of the potato skin

Acne is caused by the blockage of the pores, the excess fat from the skin and the accumulation of bacteria. Potato can help a lot in these dermatological problems.
What are the ingredients of the Pope that favour the skin? Raw potato is rich in minerals such as sulfur, potassium and phosphorus, which are good for dermatological health. These minerals stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which provide a well toned and young skin.
The potato is rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that prevents cell damage and stimulate healing. It has properties such as alkaline food that also functions as a powerful asset against acne to break the fat of the pores. In addition, it has mild antibacterial properties which can destroy the bacteria that cause acne.
Through application of potato slices in the skin will also be to express its Exfoliating property, i.e. that helps eliminate dead cells that, be not removed, they can reach block the pores of the skin. The Peel also helps to eliminate acne scars and promotes the growth of a new layer of healthy skin cells.
For relief and removal of dark circles, place potato slices in the eyes and let stand for 10 minutes. Compresses embedded with potato juice can also be placed. Its acids, enzymes, minerals and compounds soften dark circles and keep your skin healthy and soft.

Other healthy properties of potato

• You can use in febrile processes to lower the temperature of the patient. Simply cut raw sliced and placed in the front or in the soles of the feet (holding them with stockings or Socks).

• Helps relieve pain when we have a twist, just put a poultice of raw potato.

• Collaborates in the healing and renewal of the skin in case of burns. To that end, the Pope has to be shredded.

Benefits of potato Peel tea

Potato skin is used to make a tea that helps the blood circulation and helps to improve hypertension problems.
In addition, its alkaline content facilitates the digestive processes and detoxification of the body, relieving stomach ulcers .

Raw potato juice

East is used to improve migraine problems, and also to combat the constipation. For these conditions is consumed the juice in the morning on an empty stomach.
The same also acts as a cleaner liver and bowel and helps reduce uric acid. If desired, it can be sweetened with honey.
What have you think of all these properties of potato? Do you already knew them?

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