Indian name : Alu
Scientific name : Solanum tuberosum
Part used : Underground stem

Systematic position:
Kingdom : Plantae
Division : Magnoliophyta
Class : Magnoliopsida
Subclass : Asteridae
Order : Solanales
Family : Solanaceae
Genus : Solanum
Species : S. tuberosum

Medicinal properties/ Food values : Potatoes are good source of
carbohydrates, Vitamin B₆, C, copper, potassium, manganese. It is good for
hyper acidity patients, high blood pressure patients. It is easy to digest.
Baked potato is a low caloried food, which prevent cardiovascular
diseases and cancer.
Raw potato slices are good for under eyes dark circles and raw potato juice
is a good face mask for all skin type.
It is harmful for diabetic patients due to high carbohydrates contents.

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