Beetroot
rebuilds red blood cells (highly recommended for anaemia); good for bulk (alleviates constipation)
TASTE: Sweet
ELEMENT: Earth
Nutritional value:
rich in potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulphur and silicon, some iron
high in vitamin A
Did you know?
You can also eat the beet leaves. They are delicious steamed.
Natural therapeutic effect: Nerve tonic
Beneficial in the treatment of:
Calcium deposits - it is an excellent solvent
heart troubles caused by thickened arteries
varicose veins
diseases of kidneys and liver
gallstones
jaundice
gout
lumbago
constipation
anaemia
suppressed menstruation
low haemoglobin
