Doalnara chayote is organically produced in the foggy mountains of Claveria, Misamis Oriental Philip
Doalnara chayote is organically produced in the foggy mountains of Claveria, Misamis Oriental Philippines. The chayote (Sechium edule) , also known as choko, is an edible plant, which belongs to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae along with melons, cucumbers and squash.
The fruit does not need to be peeled and can be eaten raw in salads. It can also be boiled, stuffed, mashed, baked, fried, or pickled. Both the fruit and the seed are rich in amino acids and vitamin C.
The tuberous part of the root is starchy and is both eaten by humans and used as cattle fodder.
The leaves and fruit have diuretic, cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory properties, and a tea made from the leaves has been used in the treatment of arteriosclerosis and hypertension, and to dissolve kidney stones.
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Product Type:
Other
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Style:
Fresh
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Model Number:
doal-005
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Type:
Squash
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