carbs Flashcards
FIGS
Ficus carica
- rich in fiber; antioxidant
MANNA
Fraxinus ornus
- Flowering ash
- laxative
PRUNES
Prunus domestica
- dried plum
- antioxidant, anti inflammatory
SUGAR CANE
Saccharum officinarum
- Noble cane
- Good source of Vit C; boost immunity
TAMARIND
Tamarindus indica
- Indian date
- treat diarrhea, constipation; leaves promote wound healing
TRITICUM
Triticum aestivum
- Common wheat
- Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant
ARROWROOT
Maranta arundinacea
- Aruro
- thickening agent, helps in bowel movement
BANANA
Musa sapientum
- Saging
- Good source of Potassium; good for heart health
BEAN
Phaseolus vulgaris L.
- sitaw
- Regulate blood sugar
BURI
Corypha utan
- Cabbage palm
- Antiseptic, laxative, diuretic
CASSAVA
Manihot esculenta
- Kamoteng kahoy
- Used to treat hypertension, headache, irritable bowel movements
NIPA
Nypa fruticans
- Nypa palm
- used to treat ulcers
PEA
Pisum sativum
- Legume
- Good source of Vit C and E; antioxidant
POTATO
Solanum tuberosum
- Patatas
- Rich in Vit C; Antioxidant; Primary food source
RICE
Oryza sativa
- Bugas
- Rich source of carbohydrates
SAGO
Metroxylon sagu
- High in Potassium; Lowers blood pressure
SWEET POTATO
Ipomoea batatas
- Carotenoids lower the risk of cancer
WHEAT
Triticum aestivum
- enhance immune system; improve heart health; anti cancer agent
ACACIA
reduce cholesterol levels
GELATIN
Gelatinum
- bone strength
TRAGACANTH
Astragalus
- Shiraz gum
- Thickening agent; used for diarrhea and constipation
PURIFIED COTTON
Gossypium herbaceum
- Raw cotton
- Wound cleaning and disinfection
AGAR AGAR
- Agar agar
- Used to treat diabetes and constipation
