Plant

Nutrients & Pythochemicals

Healing Properties

Alfalfa Sprouts

Vitamins: B, C, E, K, folic acid & beta-carotene.

Minerals: magnesium, sulphur, chlorine, solicon, calcium, iron, zinc, sodium, potassium and phosphorous. High in phyto-estrogens.

High in chlorophyll, anaemia, lungs, weight loss, liver function, menopausal symptoms.

Almond milk

Vitamins: B & C

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulphur amino acids.

Nervous system, muscle tone, high calcium.

Apple

Vitamins: B & C

Minerals: Potassium, calcium, phosphorous, iron, solicon and chlorine.

High fiber, helps digestion, soothes intestines, reduces constipation, improves micro flora, reduces bad bacteria & parasites, reduces gallstones and gouty arthritis, and lowers cholesterol. Skin & Core high in mineral and anti-oxidants.

Apricot

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: sodium, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium and phosphorous.

Excellent for skin, blood tonic, reduces anaemia, reduces IBS, reduces acidity, and improves asthma.

Asparagus

Vitamins: B, C, folic acid and beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium and magnesium.

Helps break acid crystals in Kidneys and muscular system. Reduces rheumatism, reduces kidney stones.

Avocado

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: High in potassium, calcium, and iron and phosphorus. Contains beneficial oils for the cardiovascular system.

Excellent nutritional value, helps ulcers and inflamed digestive system.

Banana

Vitamins: B, C

Minerals: Calcium, sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Improves digestion and appetite. Reduces digestive inflammation, improves colitis and Crohn’s disease, reduce diarrhea. Avoid when unripe.

Bean sprouts

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene, folic acid.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous and potassium.

High in easily digestible protein. Detoxifies body.

Beans, string

Vitamins: B, C, E, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous and potassium.

Strengthens liver and kidneys, high in protein, stabilize blood sugar levels.

Beetroot and tops

Vitamins: B, C, folic acid & beta-carotene.

Minerals: Chlorine, manganese, calcium, iron, sodium, phosphorous, potassium, chromium, and magnesium.

Cleanses the liver, gall bladder. Helps iron deficiency, improves blood circulation.

Berries

Vitamins: C & beta-carotene.

Minerals: potassium, calcium.

Cleanses skin, mild laxative and diuretic, improves kidneys.

Blackberries

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene

Minerals: calcium, iron and potassium

Cleanses blood and skin, is a general tonic, reduces intestinal inflammation, helps anaemia, arthritis and fluid retention. Unripe blackberries help menstrual craps.

Blueberries

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium and potassium.

Blood cleanser and antiseptic. Helps anaemia, diarrhea, intestinal inflammation and skin problems.

Broccoli

Vitamins: B, C, folic acid, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium and sulphur.

Good for weight loss, high blood pressure, liver problems and constipation.

Brussels Sprouts

Vitamins: B, C, folic acid and beta-carotene.

Minerals: phosphorous, calcium, iron, potassium and sulphur.

Reduces insulin problems, general tonic, relieves constipation, liver problems and excessive weight.

Cabbage

Vitamins: B, C, folic acid, beta-carotene.

Minerals: sulphur, chlorine, calcium, potassium, iodine.

Helps digestion and intestinal problems, parasites, bowel ulceration and colitis. Good liver tonic, reduces gallstones, good skin cleanser.

Cantaloupe

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, potassium

Relieves fever, high blood pressure, constipation, arthritis, intestinal gas, kidney problems, and bladder problems.

Carob

Vitamins: B, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, copper and magnesium.

Good chocolate substitute, good proteins and carbohydrates, improves overall health, relieves diarrhea.

Carrot

Vitamins: B, C, D, E, K, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, chromium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iodine, silica, chlorine, sulphur.

Improves night vision, promotes eye health, excellent for skin conditions, reduces mucous membrane inflammation, relieves intestinal inflammation, liver cleanser, and heals ulcers and stomach conditions.

Cauliflower

Vitamins: B, C

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, sulphur, potassium.

Purifies blood, liver tonic, helps kidney and bladder disorders, and relieves constipation.

Celery

Vitamins: B, C

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, sodium, iron, sulphur

Reduces acidity, helps arthritis, gout, stomach reflux, reduces fluid retention, calms nervous systems, balances blood PH level, helps reduce weight, helps insomnia, kidney/bladder problems.

Cherries

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: phosphorous, potassium, iron, magnesium, silicon.

Blood cleanser, helps anaemia, rheumatism, asthma, high blood pressure, constipation, craps, helps diabetes.

Citrus fruits

Vitamins: Vitamin C, white pitch contains many bioflavanoids.

Minerals: potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium, phosphorous.

Relieves inflamed mucous membranes, helps flu/colds, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, boosts immune system, reduces cancer risk, anti-oxidant, anti-ageing.

Coconut

Vitamins: B, C, E

Minerals: calcium, phosphorous, potassium and iron

Relieves sore throat, peptic ulcers, contains natural cholesterol, good source of protein, pleasant food source for all ages.

Coriander

Vitamins: B, C, folic acid

Minerals: potassium, sodium, magnesium. Contains good oils, malic acid.

Stimulates bile flow and digestive juices, relieves gas, reduces stomach and intestinal cramps, relieves appetite, helps coughs, helps bladder. Is delicious.

Cranberry

Vitamins: C, B, beta-carotene.

Minerals: sodium, potassium, copper, calcium, manganese, phosphorous, iron, zinc, magnesium, sulphur.

Antiseptic properties, reduces urinary tract infection, cleanses skin. Avoid adding sugar as berries become acid-forming.

Cucumber

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: sodium, silica, manganese, sulhpur, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, chlorine and magnesium.

Good diuretic, reduces fluid retention, anti-inflammatory effect on urinary tract, gums and skin. Contains silica, good for nails, hair and skin, reduces hair loss, aids protein digestion, high potassium, reduces blood pressure, reduces acidity, relieves arthritis, reduces kidney stones.

Dandelion

Vitamins: Beta-carotene, B, E.

Minerals: calcium, iron, sulphur, potassium.

Cleanses liver & biliary system, stimulates bile flow, useful for al liver ailments. General tonic, aids anaemia, helps build blood, helps eczema, constipation, arthritis, rheumatic conditions, pH normalizer.

Dates

Vitamins: Beta-carotene, B, E.

Minerals: calcium, iron, sulphur, potassium.

Natural carbohydrates, easily digested, helps low blood pressure, nervousness, good for nursing mothers.

Fennel

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, chromium, cobalt, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, silicon, sodium, zinc.

Calms digestion, stimulates gastric secretions, reduces intestinal cramps, relieves intestinal gas, flatulence and bloating.

Figs

Vitamins: B, E, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium.

Helps gout, rheumatism, relieves constipation, emaciation, prevents low blood pressure, high sugar content.

Garlic cloves

(and related Allium family vegetables like leeks, onions, shallots, spring onions, chives)

Vitamins: B, C

Minerals: selenium, phosphorous, iron, chromium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, organic sulphur.

Contains allicin which fights infections and reduces cholesterol, very good antibiotic,  destroys intestinal parasites and bad bacteria, boosts immune system to fight cancer (a lot of cancer research involves allicin).

Ginger root

Vitamins: C

Minerals: copper, potassium, sodium, iron, calcium, zinc, phosphorous, magnesium.

Natural antibiotic, reduces congestion, fights mucous production, helps nausea & travel sickness, relieves arthritis, inhibits blood clots and lowers cholesterol.

Grapes

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: phosphorous, iron, calcium, potassium, pectin.

Provides quick energy boost, laxative and diuretic qualities, helps anaemia & blood disorders, reduces arthritic inflammation, supports skin, kidney, liver. Eliminates acid, improves complexion.

Grapefruit

Vitamins: B, C, E, beta-carotene, biotin, inositol.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium.

Removes excess calcium from joints, helps catarrh, gallstones, obesity, sluggish, liver function, digestive problems, respiratory problems, skin problems.

Guava

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorous.

Helps digestion, diarrhea, improves circulation, reduces catarrh, reduces asthma.

Honeydew melon

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, phosphorous, potassium, iron.

Good diuretic, helps kidney and bladder problems, reduces skin rheumatic and skin conditions, helps lose weight.

Horseradish

Vitamins: B, C

Minerals: phosphorous, calcium, sulphur, potassium

Dissolves mucous, natural antibiotic, helps colds, sinusitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, asthma. Stimulates appetite, bile flow. Too much can irritate stomach.

Kelp (kombu)

(and other sea vegetables such as arame, wakame, nori, hijiki, dulse, etc)

Vitamins: B, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, phosphorous, iodine, selenium, zinc.

Good source of minerals not commonly found in vegetables and diet, very beneficial to nervous system, strengthens immune system, boosts metabolism, thyroid function, helps weight loss, maintains strong bones, eliminates heavy metals from system such as lead, mercury, cadmium.

Lemons

Vitamins: B, C

Minerals: potassium, magnesium, calcium

Reduces hemorrhaging, blood clots, and high blood pressure. Powerful solvent, reduces arthritis, gout, acid deposits in joints. Cleanses liver, bowel, blood stream. Relieves sore throats, coughs, colds, catarrh, asthma, peptic ulcers.

Lettuce

Vitamins: B, C, folic acid

Minerals: calcium, silica, potassium, phosphorous, sulphur, iodine, iron, magnesium.

Diuretic properties, cools body, reduces acidity, helps arthritis, cystitis, calms nervous system and improves sleep.

Mango

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium.

Helps inflamed stomach and mucous membranes, reduces respiratory tract inflammation, improves digestion, improves and heals the skin.

Nectarines

Vitamins: B, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous

Supports digestion, helps bronchitis, asthma, rheumatic states, high blood pressure, reduces custitis.

Parsley

Vitamins: B, C, folic acid.

Minerals: sodium, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, copper, manganese, iron, chlorophyll.

Cleanses liver, kidneys, blood stream, reduces gall stones and kidney stones, helps arthritis, urinary tract infections, excellent diuretic, maintains healthy blood vessels and eyes.

Pawpaw

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: phosphorous, potassium, iron, calcium.

Helps digestion, contains digestive enzymes, cleanses stomach, intestines, reduces intestinal ulceration, reduces blood clotting.

Peaches

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, iron

Energy booster, improves skin, reduces kidney, stomach inflammation, helps bronchitis, constipation, anaemia, high blood pressure, removes intestinal worms.

Pears

Vitamins: B, C

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, magnesium,

Reduces acidity, helps digestion, irritable bowel constipation, colitis, good for food allergy sufferers.

Peppers

(green, red, orange, yellow, purple)

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene, folic acid.

Minerals: potassium, silica, iron, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium.

Powerful intestinal and liver cleanser, high anti-oxidant, improves circulation and vision.

Peppers

(chilli)

Vitamins: C, E, beta-carotene, folic acid.

Minerals: potassium, magnesium, sodium, selenium.

Blocks cancer-causing chemicals, stimulates brain, improves mood, powerful decongestants, relives sinus and catarrh, improves circulation, increases metabolism. Dangerous if used in excess amounts.

Pineapple

Vitamins: B, E, C

Minerals: calcium, sodium, phosphorous, potassium, chlorine, magnesium.

Anti-inflammatory, helps arthritis, digestion, reduces mucous. Helps bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis.

Pomegranates

Vitamins: B, C

Minerals: sodium, potassium, magnesium

Destroys intestinal parasites and worms, giardia, candida and amoeba. Cleanses blood and kidneys, mild laxative.

Potatoes

(sweet)

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, silicon, chlorine, sodium.

Soothes stomach and digestion, relieves stomach ulcers and colon inflammation. Eases diarrhea and hemorrhoids.

Potatoes

Vitamins: B, C.

Minerals: iron, potassium, phosphorous.

Good energy source, high protein, complex carbohydrates, soothes stomach and intestines.

Prunes

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium.

Helps anaemia, low blood pressure, reduces constipation, flatulence, sore throats.

Radish

(and leaves)

Vitamins: B, C, folic acid, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, silica, sodium, potassium, magnesium, iodine, chlorine.

Cleanses liver and bile, reduces gall stones and kidney stones. Good diuretic, natural antibiotic, clears mucous, excellent for goiter, benefits hair, nails and teeth.

Raisins

Vitamins: B, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, phosphorous, iron, potassium.

Reduces constipation, anaemia, fatigue, improves stamina.

Raspberries

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: iron, potassium, phosphorous.

Reduces intestinal parasites, relieves menstrual cramps, improves high blood pressure, assists weight loss.

Rhubarb

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, sodium.

Improves flow of bile, gastric juices, saliva. Supports muscular activity in bowels, small intestines. Reduces intestinal parasites and constipation.  Eat raw, avoid if arthritis or kidney stones are present.

Spinach

Vitamins: B, C, K, Choline, inositol, folic acid, beta-carotene.

Minerals: iron, iodine, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, sulphur.

Heals digestive tract lining, improves vision, reduces arthritic pain. Maintains healthy blood vessels, supports kidney, liver functions. Good for anaemia. Reduces fatigue, constipation and menstrual bleeding.

Strawberries

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene

Minerals: potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorous.

Cleanses skin, mild laxative & diuretic. Helps high blood pressure, gout, rheumatism.

Tomatoes

Vitamins: B, C, K, carotenes, lycopene

Minerals: potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorous, iodine

Cleanses bile and liver, is antiseptic, reduces infections. Helps high blood pressure, gout, kidney/bladder problems.

Turnip

Turning Root

Vitamins: B, C, E, beta-carotene

Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium.

Cleanses liver, helps thyroid gland issues and cysts.

Turnip Leaves

Vitamins: B, C, E, K, folic acid, beta-carotene.

Minerals: iron, phosphorous, calcium

Helps anaemia, poor appetite, digestive problems, high blood pressure, gout, bladder. Cleanses blood. Strengthens bones, nails, teeth and hair.

Watercress

Vitamins: B, E, C, folic acid, beta-carotene.

Minerals: sulphur, calcium, iron, sodium, magnesium, phosphorous, chlorine, iodone.

Cleanses liver, bile ducts, gall bladder and skin. . Supports kidney and reduces fluid retention. Helps arthritis, gout.

Watermelon

Vitamins: B, C, beta-carotene.

Minerals: calcium, iron, potassium

Supports kidney, bladder, reduces blood pressure, cools body and reduces hot flushes. Helps depression.

Wheat grass

Vitamins: B, C, E, K, folic acid, B17, beta-carotene

Minerals: calcium, zinc potassium, phosphorous, sodium, sulphur, cobalt, chlorophyll.

Cleanses blood and liver, strengthens immune system. Reduces high blood pressure and improves energy levels. Anti-ageing qualities.