The best Leaf vegetables Juice

Gedi (Hibiscus manihot or Abelmoschus manihot) is an perenial plant originating in the Papua New Guinea and Manado (Indonesia). Long ago, the Ambon tribe used it against throat and lung affections. In the 10th century, Gedi was grown in Java and the other Indonesia island. In present times, the herb has become much appreciated because, according to research, fresh Gedi leaves are anticancerigenic. It is a very renowned plant for its rich chlorophyls, carotenoids, and Jelly content. The Chlorophylls and carotenoids that is contained in Gedi (in its natural state) is very good for young children.

Properties and benefits of Gedi

Young leaves and branch tips are very nutritious and rich in minerals and vitamins. These are cooked and eaten as greens. At least four different cultivars (varieties) are recognised in Fiji, and several more from Papua New Guinea. Because of its importance as a highly nutritious and palatable vegetable, a varietal improvement programme is underway at Sigatoka Research Station (Pacific Regional Agricultural Programme) funded by the European Union.

Special the pigments content of Gedi (Abelmocus manihot/Hibiscus manihot) are: 2.02654 mg/g of Chlorophyll a, 0.69549 mg/g Chlorophyll b, 0.49701 mg/g of tatal carotenoids

Mixtures and treatments

Gedi is recommended by nutritionists especially for convalescents, asthenics (both those suffering from physical asthenia and those with nervous asthenia) children, rachitics, elder people and for pregnant women also because the plant is efficient in the process of regenerating epidermis. Also, spring asthenia caused by deficiency of minerals and vitamins is successfully controlled through the consumption of Gedi. Because of its properties, it is also recommended in the fight against cardiac affections, arterial hypertension, high blood sliminess, renal affections, atony of the urinary bladder, cystitis, diabetes, gout, renal insufficiency, obesity and also acne, abscess, psoriasis, burns, eczemas, wounds. Further on we shall present a few simple treatments using this plant, while observing that only the consumption of gedi in its raw state will keep all its elements active.

Gedi juice

It is said that administering 0.5 l of juice per day can cure even the most severe cases of constipation. However, one fresh glass of gedi juice, drunk in the morning, is also good for nervous depressions and fatigue. Gedi juice helps in the process of recovery of diseased organs, helps with duodenal ulcer, pernicious anemia, weakness, convulsions, deficiencies of the suprarenal glands or of the thyroid gland, low and high blood pressure, gum bleeding, limb inflammations, headaches, migraines, furunculosis, dental abscesses etc. To obtain the juice, gedi is placed in the meat chopping machine and afterwards the juice is collected.

Natural Benefits

The leaves of gedi are demulcent or soothing agents, refrigerent or collants, diuretic and milk laxative.

1. Constipation

Gedi juice cleans the digestive tract by removing the accumulated waste therefrom. It nourishes the intestines and tones up their movements. It is, therefore, an excellent food remedy for constipation.

2. Anaemia

This vegetable is a valuable source of high grade iron. After its absorption in the system, the formation of haemoglobin and red blood cells take place. It is thus highly beneficial building up the blood and in the prevention and treatment of anaemia.

3. Acidosis

Gedi is also a rich source of calcium and other alkaline elements which are essential for keeping the tissues clean and for preserving the alkalinity of the blood. It, therefore, helps prevent chronic diseases which thrive on the formation of too much acid in the system.

4. Night Blindness

The gedi is particularly rich in vitamin A. It contains more vitamin A than most other green vegetables. This vitamin promotes growth and health, specially the health of the eyes. Lack of this vitamin may lead to night blindness. Gedi is thus an effective food remedy for the prevention and treatment of night blindness.

5. Tooth Disorders

The gedi juice is effective in strengthening the gums and preventing and curing dental cavities. Chewing raw gedi leaves cures pyorrhoea. A mixture of carrot juice and gedi juice, taken early in the morning, can cure bleeding and ulcerated gums.

6. Pregnancy and Lactation

As the richest source of folic acid, gedi is a very valuable food during pregnancy and lactation. Megaloblastic anaemia of pregnancy occurs because the mother is deficient in folic acid. This deficiency of folic acid occurs as this substance is required for the developing foetus. Regular use of gedi during pregnancy will help prevent the deficiency of folic acid. It will also prevent threatened abortion and accidental haemorrhage, deficient absorption of food by small intestine associated with lassitude i.e. tiredness, shorness of breath, loss of weight and diarrhoea. Gedi is also good source of nutrition for nursing or lactating mothers and improves the quality of their milk.

7. Urinary Disorders

Fresh gedi juice taken with tender coconut water once or twice a day acts as a very effective but safe diuretic due to the combined action of both nitrates and pottasium. It can be safely given in cystitis, nephritis and scanty urination due to dehydration.

8. Respiratory Disorders

Infusion of fresh leaves of gedi prepared with two teaspoonful of fenugreek seeds mixed with a pinch of ammonium chloride and honey is an effective expectorant tonic during the treatment of bronchitis, tuberculosis, asthma and dry cough due to congestion in the throat. It sooths the bronchioles, liquifies the tenacious sputum and forms healthy tissues in the lungs and increase resistance against respiratory infections. It should be taken in doses of 30 ml. three times daily.