Vegetable Turnip's Medicinal Properties

Turnip
(Brassica campestris)

 Scientific Name- (Brassica campestris)

Its roots are used are used as a vegetable. It is commonly grown in temperate climates worldwide for its fleshy taproot. There are differences in the nutritional value of different species.

𛲡 Chemical Properties of Vegetable Turnip:-

        Results of its Chemical Analysis are as follows-

Per 100 grams of Edible

Aqueous part	91.6 g
Protein	0.5 g
Fat	0.2 g
Starch	6.2 g
Minerals	0.6 g
Iron	0.4 mg
Thiamine	0.04 mg
Riboflavin	0.04 mg
Nicotinic Acid	0.5 mg
Vitamin C	43 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Calories	29

 Turnip leaves are also rich in nutrients. It is rich in Vitamin C and Nicotinic Acid.

𛲠 Medicinal Properties of Vegetable Turnip:-

The roots and leaves of turnips are flammable. Seed oil can be used for massaging arthritis and stiff neck. 

𛲠 Use in Curing Disease:-

1. Turnips have glucosinolates- plant based chemicals that may help prevent all kinds of cancer, from breast to prostate.
2. Turnip is rich in oxidant lutein which is beneficial for eyes.