Yacon
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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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