Beetroot is of great therapeutic value

It cleans the kidneys and gall bladder. Being rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron, it is useful in combating acidosis and aiding the natural processes of elimination.

Beet juice is one of the best vegetable juices. It is a rich source of natural sugars. It contains sodium, potassium, phosphorous, calcium, sulphur, chlorine, iodine, iron, copper, vitamin B1, B2, niacin, B6, C and P. it is rich in easily digestible carbohydrates, but the calorie content is low. The protein factors or amino acids are good in both quality and quantity.

Anemia

Red beet juice has blood-forming qualities. Due to its higher contents of iron, it regenerates and reactivates the red blood cells, supplies fresh oxygen to the body. It is thus extremely useful in the treatment of anemia. It also strengthens the immune system.

Digestive disorders

Beet juice mixed with a teaspoon of lime juice is beneficial in the treatment of jaundice, hepatitis, nausea and vomiting due to biliousness, diarrhea and dysentery. Fresh beet juice mixed with a table spoon of honey taken every morning before breakfast helps heal gastric ulcer. Beetroot leaves eaten as green leaves vegetable and its juice, mixed with lime juice, are also valuable in treating jaundice and gastric ulcer, if taken daily.