Potato juice

Potato is one of the most popular vegetables not only in our country, but all over the planet. This is a versatile product, mainly used in cooking, where it is valued for its taste. But few people thought about how useful this vegetable can be medically. Our knowledge of potatoes is limited only by their starch content. Few are interested in what other useful substances are included in its composition. And certainly few people drink potato juice. But this is a very valuable product, widely used both in traditional medicine and in cosmetology. Judging by the reviews of people who used it for medicinal purposes, it helps to cope with various chronic diseases, while having a minimum of contraindications and without causing serious harm to the body.

Composition

Young raw potatoes are a storehouse of nutrients. Its vitamin-mineral complex is represented by the elements necessary for the body. It is rich in fiber and proteins, organic acids, contains a small amount of fat. Its easily digestible carbohydrates and other useful substances are not reproducible in an artificial form; laboratory studies have not been able to synthesize such elements in full. Nevertheless, potatoes are not an exclusive product and are available to almost everyone. The only thing is that during heat treatments most of its valuable substances disappear. Therefore, for medicinal purposes, it is recommended to use only a raw product in the form of juice, which will nourish the body with a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals, protect it from various diseases and reduce the risks of chronic ailments.

Potato juice is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, chlorine and other elements. The product contains vitamins A, C, E, PP and beta-carotene, as well as the amount of B vitamins necessary for the normal functioning of the body.

Benefit

This product includes all the beneficial elements contained in large quantities in raw potatoes. Thanks to these substances, vegetable juice is valued as a natural remedy.

Regular use of potato juice makes it possible to normalize the water-salt balance of the body, improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), promotes normal digestion, stabilizes metabolic processes and increases appetite ^[1]. It is able to bind toxins accumulated in the liver and remove them from the body. Due to this property, it was used to neutralize the effect of radiation sickness that arose among the liquidators of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. ^[2].

Potato juice has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, regenerating and wound healing effects. The product is also highly valued for its analgesic and antispasmodic effect. Often this drink is used as a diuretic and laxative. It is able to increase immunity and strengthen the general condition of the human body.

The cleansing properties of potato juice are also known: it is able to remove dangerous toxins and toxins from the body, cleanses it of uric acid. And during pregnancy, with the help of it, you can get rid of edema and heartburn.

Recently, more and more people talk about the benefits of potato juice in the fight against cancer due to its strong antioxidant properties.

Potato juice is a hypoallergenic product, so its use will be useful for both the child and the older generation.

Application in medicine

The healing properties of fresh potato juice have been known since ancient times. In the old days, it was successfully used to protect against skin pigmentation and to remove freckles. Potato juice compresses were widely used to treat skin conditions, rashes, and allergies.

Today, this product is used as a panacea for various pathologies. However, in order to achieve maximum effect, before and during treatment with this drink, several rules should be strictly observed. ^[3]:

• limit the consumption of meat and fish dishes;
• refuse sweet, salty, spicy;
• do not use spices and spices in the diet;
• give preference to raw vegetables and fruits;
• drink juice through a straw to prevent damage to tooth enamel;
• shake the drink before drinking.

In order to prepare the body for better absorption of nutrients, it is recommended to do a cleansing enema in the evening. The first three days will be enough to effectively cleanse the intestines.

Potato juice is most useful in combination with fresh carrot juice. Such a drink is good for intestinal atony, colitis, gastric bleeding, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, as well as for constipation, flatulence and increased flatulence. And if you add a little celery juice, this combination will be effective for heartburn, belching and other pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. People who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often notice an improvement in health when taking this juice. ^[3]. It is known that such a drink helps with erosive gastritis and with increased acidity of the stomach, and is also able to relieve pain in atrophic gastritis. It is also used as an effective remedy for duodenitis, as well as to prevent gastroduodenitis.

This juice has proven itself well in eliminating female problems, such as fibroids, cysts, cervical erosion, inflammation of the appendages and other diseases.

This drink is also effective in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, gallbladder disease, pancreatitis and cholecystitis. It is also used for kidney stones, bladder pathologies, hemorrhoids and varicose veins. For preventive purposes, its use is recommended for tuberculosis. Due to its antitumor effect, this drink is used to treat cancer.

Potato juice is also used for the treatment of male diseases, in particular prostatitis. The vast majority of the male population of the planet has recently faced such a problem. But it is important to know that this pathology is easily curable in the initial stages. Drinking potato juice and exercising regularly, along with medical treatment, will help to cope with this delicate problem. ^[3].

Potato juice is often used to treat sore throats and other inflammations of the oral cavity, as well as to get rid of papillomas. It significantly reduces joint pain and is used to prevent and treat diseases such as rheumatism and gout.

Recipes of traditional medicine

With heartburn, dyspepsia, gastritis

It is recommended to drink 250 ml of juice in the morning on an empty stomach. After one hour, you can start breakfast. Such therapy should be carried out in cycles (10 days) with a break of 10 days. For maximum effect, you need to go through three full cycles. When treating gastritis with high acidity, it is recommended to drink three-quarters of a glass of drink an hour before meals. ^[4].

For heartburn in pregnancy

Heartburn is one of the constant symptoms that accompany a disease such as reflux esophagitis. This is an inflammatory process that occurs due to the reflux of gastric contents into the lower esophagus, which is often observed in pregnant women. In order to get rid of heartburn, you should drink 125 ml of potato juice on an empty stomach. After that, it is recommended to use a small amount of sugar. This is the best natural remedy that relieves unpleasant symptoms. As you know, the use of drugs in such a period is undesirable.

For gastric and duodenal ulcers

Take the product four times a day for about twenty days, gradually increasing the dose to three-quarters of a glass.

With pancreatitis and cholecystitis

It is recommended to drink no more than 200 ml of juice 1,5–2 hours before the main meal. Apply at least twice a day ^[5].

With erosive gastritis and gastric ulcer

You should drink about 125 ml of fresh potato juice and twenty minutes later eat two quail eggs. The minimum course of treatment should be two weeks.

For irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

The first 10 days take 250 ml of freshly squeezed carrot juice in the morning on an empty stomach, the next 10 days – the same amount of fresh potato juice, the last 10 days – drink a glass of freshly squeezed cabbage juice.

At myoma

According to the reviews of many doctors and patients who have undergone such therapy, there is a significant decrease, and in some cases, the complete disappearance of benign formations. To do this, in the morning on an empty stomach, drink a glass of freshly squeezed potato juice with the addition of 1 tsp. honey. The average duration of treatment is approximately six months. ^[3].

With erosion and inflammation of the appendages

Drink a glass of juice in the morning on an empty stomach for three weeks. Significantly improves the effect of douching with this drink ^[3].

For irritability and insomnia

It is recommended to use potato juice in combination with fresh carrots and celery in a ratio of 2:2:1 half a glass 30 minutes before a meal.

For headaches and hypertension

You should drink half a glass of funds 2-3 times a day ^[3].

For constipation

To eliminate the problem, it is recommended to consume 125 ml of juice three times a day. To achieve the greatest effect, dilute it with water, carrot or beetroot juice.

In pyelonephritis

Useful will be potato juice with the addition of cranberry in a ratio of 1: 1. It is used three times a day, approximately 250 ml. ^[3].

With diabetes mellitus

Raw potato juice should be taken at about 125 ml twice a day 30 minutes before meals for 2-3 months ^[3]. To improve the taste, you can add water or carrot juice.

With papillomas

With such an infectious disease, potato juice should be taken about half a glass 30 minutes before meals twice a day. The duration of the course of treatment is about two months. ^[6].

With polyps

To get rid of existing formations and prevent the appearance of new polyps, it is recommended to add a tablespoon of honey to a glass of freshly squeezed potato juice. Take this mixture twice a day: in the morning on an empty stomach and at bedtime. ^[7].

Use in cosmetology

Potato juice is a fairly popular product in cosmetology, used in the form of face masks, compresses and applications. In this area, it is useful for its anti-inflammatory, wound healing and decongestant properties. It perfectly nourishes the skin with vitamins, successfully fights the appearance of acne and acne, is effective for sunburn, as well as for varicose veins and trophic ulcers. This product is often used to refresh the skin and eliminate dark circles around the eyes.

For the treatment of acne, a mask of potato juice with honey is used. You need to mix a teaspoon of beekeeping product and half a glass of drink. This mixture must be applied to the face and kept for 20 minutes, then washed off with warm water. Such procedures are recommended to be carried out daily for two weeks, then take a break for one week and continue treatment again.

The same method is also suitable for removing age spots. A simpler option involves simply wiping your face with a sponge soaked in this mixture. For maximum effect, do this at least twice a day. A mask of potato juice and sour cream will help get rid of freckles and small cracks.

In order to reduce the negative effects of prolonged exposure to the sun, it is necessary to apply a cotton napkin soaked in potato juice to the inflamed skin, changing it every two hours. Treatment is carried out until relief occurs.

It is useful to use this juice for hair growth and strengthening. A large number of women noted that after using it, the curls become shiny and elastic. It helps to restore and strengthen the hair follicles, and also takes care of the hair and scalp quite gently and gently. Potato drink is successfully combined with essential oils, dairy products and herbs.

Potato juice for weight loss

This product is very effective for weight loss. Its calorie content is only 78 kcal. ^[8]. For those who want to lose a few pounds, there is a diet that involves the use of potato juice for this purpose. Its essence is that within two weeks you need to take 150 ml of the drink twice a day for half an hour before the main meal ^[9]. According to the reviews of women who follow this diet, the real results will pleasantly surprise and leave no negative consequences. ^[10].

How to prepare and take

At home, this drink is quite easy to prepare. To do this, you can use a juicer or make it the old proven way with a grater and gauze. For the second option, the potatoes must first be grated, and then wrapped in gauze and squeezed well. You can use both unpeeled potatoes and without peel. But it should be remembered that the skin is also very useful.

Real results can be obtained by using pink varieties of potatoes for juicing, because they contain the greatest amount of nutrients. Perfect for this “American”, or, as it is also called, “morning rose”. It is better to choose larger and oblong tubers.

Potato juice is recommended to be consumed freshly prepared in order to get the maximum benefit for the body. It is better to prepare such a drink in season – at the end of summer or autumn, because solanine is formed during long-term storage of the vegetable – a rather toxic substance.

Of course, before using such a fresh juice, as well as before using other medicines, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Harm and contraindications

No matter how many healing properties this wonderful product possesses, there are still contraindications to its use. It is not recommended to use it in severe diabetes, low acidity of the stomach, as well as strong fermentation processes in the intestines. ^[11]. In addition, a drink made from potatoes can harm people who are obese. It has a destructive effect on tooth enamel, so it is recommended to use it through a straw. You can not use green and sprouted tubers for making juice, as they contain toxins. Frequent and prolonged use of the product can lead to problems with the pancreas ^[3]. It is not recommended to treat yourself with this drink, it is better to seek help from a doctor.

Conclusions

Raw potato juice is an incredibly healthy product that has a number of medicinal properties. It is successfully used in folk medicine for the treatment and prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular, nervous, digestive and other systems. The vegetable drink is also known for its antitumor effect. It is because of this quality that the product is also used in oncology as one of the options for treating cancerous tumors. Often its healing properties are used in the field of cosmetology. On its basis, various masks are prepared to cleanse the skin of the face and nourish it with minerals and vitamins.

Potato juice is just a panacea for all diseases, but before using it, you need to consult a specialist, otherwise you can simply harm yourself with ignorance. Self-treatment can be dangerous to health!

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