Beta vulgaris craca Beetroot (Chenopodiaceae)

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Beta vulgaris craca
Beetroot
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The Beta vulgaris craca plant species is found in A cultivated form of B. vulgaris maritima that is grown for its edible root. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Beetroot. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. vulgaris rapacea.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Beta vulgaris craca
Common Name:  Beetroot
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  Alef.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in a truly wild situation.

Medicinal Information: Beetroot is best known as an edible root, but the root also has various medicinal benefits[254]. In particular, the root of white-rooted forms contain betaine which promotes the regeneration of liver cells and the metabolism of fat cells[254]. The root of red-rooted forms contains betanin - an anthocyanin similar to those found in red wine - which is partly responsible for red beet's immune-enhancing effect[254]. The root is carminative, haemostatic, stomachic and a tonic for women[218]. The root can be used as part of the diet, or the juice can be extracted and used as a health-promoting drink[254]. At least one litre of the juice from red-rooted forms must be taken each day in order to stimulate the immune system[254]. The juice is prescribed by herbalists as part of a cancer-treatment regime[254].

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