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August 08, 2022
The vitamins found in peanuts are good for the nervous system, prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer and are a powerful antioxidant.
Thanks to their useful ingredients, peanuts are used in the body's recovery from various health problems, such as tuberculosis, general physical fatigue, malnutrition.
Peanut is an annual plant that belongs to the plants of the family Leguminosae or Fabaceae. Its Latin name is Arachis hypogaea. Unlike other members of the family, peanuts grow underground.
Peanuts are a valuable oil crop with a high content of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, zinc and vitamins B1 , B3, E. The
vitamins found in peanuts are good for the nervous system and have a protective effect against cardiovascular disease and cancer cell formation. .
Zinc plays an important role in building protein and tissue renewal.
Consumption of raw peanuts is recommended for mothers in order to increase the secretion of milk.
Cold pressed peanut oil is used as an ointment to treat hemorrhoids.
Dripping a few drops of fresh peanut butter in the ears helps with otalgia or ear infections.
Peanut butter can also be used as a face mask to remove skin blemishes and acne. It also heals chapped lips, making them smoother and softer.
Consumption of peanuts is not recommended for people suffering from arthritis or having gastrointestinal problems.