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.

35 in stock

Related products

  • Grass, Lemon

    Chinese, Culinary Garden, Medicinal Garden ₡1,900.00     Add to cart

    Grass, Lemon

    ₡1,900.00

    SKU: 2000 Categories: , ,

    Scientific name: Cymbopogon citratus

    Family: Poaceae

    Origin: SE Asia and E India

    Medicinal use: It is used in Asian cuisine, especially in Thailand. In, it is one of the most used herbs to prepare tereré, the traditional drink of the country. Lemon tea, also known as lemon grass or zacatillo, is a citrus-scented plant native to India which is rich in antioxidants that help to relieve pain. One of the most important properties of this plant is that it helps lower the cholesterol level due to its antihypercholesterolemic properties.

    35 in stock

  • Spinach, Brazil

    Culinary Garden ₡1,900.00     Add to cart

    Spinach, Brazil

    ₡1,900.00

    SKU: 0705 Category:

    Scientific name: Alternanthera sissoo

    Family: Amaranthaceae

    Origin: S America

    Medicinal use:The leaves are crisp, slightly more so than temperate spinach, and not slimy. Some cultivars are slightly bitter. Reportedly, Brazilians generally eat it raw in salads with oil or vinegar, tomato and onion, although the literature recommends cooking it. Sissoo spinach can be added to quiches, cakes, curries, dals, pasta sauces, lasagna, or added to dishes and stir-fries at the end of the cooking process as a substitute for spinach and to add a nutty flavor.

    35 in stock

  • Basil, Thai

    Culinary Garden ₡1,900.00     Add to cart

    Basil, Thai

    ₡1,900.00

    SKU: 0111 Category:

    Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

    Family: Lamiaceae

    Origin: SE Asia

    Medicinal use:Its flavor is highly described and argued, the first flavor that we will recognize is that of anise and we will notice hints of licorice, along with a spicy and sweet flavor. Gastronomy: It withstands high temperatures better than any other type of basil, including its simile, sweet basil. It is very typical in the dishes of Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and, of course, Thailand.

    43 in stock

  • Chives, Garlic

    Culinary Garden ₡1,900.00     Add to cart

    Chives, Garlic

    ₡1,900.00

    SKU: 0505 Category:

    Scientific name: Allium tuberosum

    Family: Amaryllidaceae

    Origin: China, Japan and India

    Medicinal use:It is a vegetable related to the onion. It is grown and used as a substitute for garlic and onion in cooking and is known as “Maroi nakupi”. The flavor is more like garlic chives. The chopped flowers and leaves are usually sprinkled in salads, sandwiches and stews in general. It is delicious for making compound butters and cream cheese.

    19 in stock