Yacon

₡2,550.00

SKU: 1990 Category:

Scientific name: Smallanthus sonchifolius

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: SW America

Medicinal use: Yacon leaves have medicinal properties, as they contain a hypoglycemic substance that is responsible for reducing the concentration of glucose in the blood and also acts as a relaxant and anti-stress. It increases the production of insulin from the pancreas, thus lowering blood sugar levels.

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