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

  • Cilantro, Vietnamese

    Culinary Garden ₡1,900.00     Add to cart

    Cilantro, Vietnamese

    ₡1,900.00

    SKU: 0655 Category:

    Scientific name: Persicaria odorata

    Family: Polygonaceae

    Origin: SE Asia

    Medicinal use:The leaf is closely identified with the gastronomy of Vietnam, where it is eaten raw in salad (including chicken salad) and in raw rolls. In Cambodian gastronomy, the leaf is called chi krasang tomhom and is used to prepare soups, stews, salads and Cambodian rolls

    30 in stock

  • Basil, Cinnamon

    Culinary Garden ₡1,900.00     Add to cart

    Basil, Cinnamon

    ₡1,900.00

    SKU: 0072 Category:

    Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

    Family: Lamiaceae

    Origin: Mexico

    Medicinal use: La mayoría de las diferentes variedades de albahaca cultivadas en muchas regiones de Asia tienen un sabor parecido al clavo de olor es frecuentemente usada en la cocina mediterránea; se puede consumir fresca o seca para aderezar tanto ensaladas, sopas de verduras, salsas para acompañar platos de pasta, la famosa salsa italiana de pesto la lleva como ingrediente principal.

    26 in stock

  • 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

  • Out of Stock

    Strawberry, Red

    Culinary Garden ₡1,900.00     Read more

    Strawberry, Red

    ₡1,900.00

    SKU: 0795 Category:

    Scientific name: Fragaria vesca

    Family: Rosaceae

    Origin: Europe and W Asia

    Medicinal use:Strawberries are used as raw material in many processed products, such as liqueurs, syrups, custards, compotes, mousse, cake fillings, sweets, sauces, ice cream pulp, sorbets, cakes, yogurts, smoothies, jams and preserves. The crushed strawberries are used to make the familiar strawberry shortcake, and the cooked strawberries and strawberry preserves can be used as filling for cakes, muffins and donuts.

    Out of stock