Health benefits of Arbi or Taro root

Description:

Colocasia esculenta is a perennial, tropical plant primarily grown as a root vegetable for its edible starchy corm, and as a leaf vegetable. This plant and its root is generally called taro, but it has different names in different countries such as dasheen, Chinese potato, cocoyam, curcas, dalo, mukhi, kochu, arbi and so on. It belong from the Araceae (aroid) family that can be identified by its frilly, heart-shaped leaves that grow at the end of long and stout petioles, resembling an elephant’s ear. The taro plant can grow anywhere, at the height of 5-6 feet. The Taro plant is a good source of fiber, protein, vitamins A, C and B6, thiamin, copper, calcium, folate and more. The taro root is usually long shaped, with a brown and fibrous (sometimes hairy) skin.


Health Benefits:



1. The taro root is rich in potassium that helps in controlling the heart pulse rate and relieves stress in the arteries.

2. Arbi has very a low caloric content and thus it is very beneficial for the weight lose.

3. The arbi contains high amount of fiber, and therefore helps in good digestion process by cleaning the stomach.

4. The dietary fiber of the taro root has the potential to maintain the blood sugar level by controlling the insulin production in the body.

5. It is rich with sodium that helps to maintain kidney problems and fluid retention.

6. Taro root is an incredible source of Vitamin C which is very helpful to boost our immunity.

7. The leaves and roots of taro contain vitamin A, polyphenols which are great antioxidants to protect even from cancer.

8. the root helps to reduce the consequences of anemia like fatigue, lack of concentration, and headaches.

9. The taro root contains huge quantity of vitamin A and vitamin E which is essential to maintain healthy skin.