For geographical and climatic reason Bihar in India is the heaven for Gorgon nut Production. Around 63% of the total gorgon nut production comes from Bihar. GGorgon nut is superior to dry fruits such as almonds, walnut, coconut and cashewnut in term of sugar, protein, ascorbic acid and phenol content.
These seeds are low in saturated fats, sodium and cholesterol and are high in magnesium potassium and phosphorus. It contains 9.7% easily digestible protein, 76% carbohydrate, 12.8% moisture, 0.1% fat, 0.5% total minerals, 0.9% phosphorus & 1.4%mg iron/100gm.
It also contains useful medicinal properties are as follows:
1. It is
digestive for all age groups. Due to its astringent property, it is helpful
in diarrhea and helps in improving appetite.
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2. It
contains flavonoids which are antioxidants and reverse the adverse effects of
free radicals in the body. They also prevent the inflammations in the body.
These free radicals are the main cause of many degenerative diseases like
diabetes mellitus, heart problems and even cancers.
3. As Gorgon nut are powerful antioxidants they also known as anti-aging foods. Aging is also a result of adverse effects of free radicals in the body.
4. Gorgon nut acts as an aphrodisiac. It increases quality and quantity of semen, prevents premature ejaculation, increases libido and helps in female infertility.
5. It helps in building action in dysentery, frequent urination.
6. Gorgon nuts regulate the blood pressure as they are low in sodium and high in potassium. So a very beneficial food for the hypertensive people.
7. It can also treat insomnia, palpitations and irritability.
8. It strengthens the heart.
9. It is also helpful in anemia.
10. According to Ayurveda, Gorgon nut nut alleviates vata and pitta dosha.
11. It strengthens the body and reduces burning sensation and quenches thirst.
According to the Chinese medicine, Gorgon nut is used to strengthen spleen and kidneys.
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