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reduces hypertension, aids gastric disorders, heart palpitations, nervousness; induces sound sleep TASTE: bitter ELEMENT: fire |
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Nutritional value
Did you know? Cos lettuce contains good quantities of minerals and vitamins, but not many calories, so is a good antidote to obesity. A portion of lettuce and lemon juice before a meal diminishes the appetite and reduces any craving for oily foods. Cos (Romaine) lettuce was part of the 'basic natural remedy kit' of the Bohemians - the Romanies - together with garlic, onions, ginger, lemons, chillies and hot peppers. Made into a soup, cos lettuce is ideal for hypertension. It has a soothing effect on the nervous system because of opiate-hke substances present in the outer leaves. It also aids against gastric and digestive upsets and intestinal problems. Beneficial in the treatment of:
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rich in zinc, chlorophyll, iron,
magnesium, calcium, phosphorus