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kumquat
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definition

kumquat:

Ayurvedic:

Chinese:
» qualities: pungent, sweet, slightly acidic, warm
» actions: loosens Phlegm, eases cough, regulates vital Qi, benefits Spleen,
» uses: cough, whooping cough, chest congestion; indigestion, stomach pain, loss of appetite; hernia; thirst

naturopathic:
» qualities: alkaline-forming food
» actions: cleanses liver, reduces fevers
» uses: hypertension, fevers, congested liver

biochemical: high in calcium, potassium, vitamins A, B2, C
» form: raw kumquats
» portion: 1 medium
» calories (kcal): 12
» weight (g): 19
» water (%): 81.6
» protein (g): 0.2
» fat (g):
» carbohydrates (g): 3.1
» unsaturated fatty acid (g):
» saturated fatty acid (g):
» calories from fat (%):
» cholesterol (mg):
» dietary fiber (g):
» vitamin A (RE): 6
» vitamin A (IU): 57
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.02
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.02
» vitamin B3 (mg):
» vitamin B6 (mg):
» vitamin B12 (mcg):
» vitamin C (mg): 7
» vitamin E (IU):
» folic acid (mcg):
» pantothenic acid (mg):
» sodium (mg): 1
» potassium (mg): 37
» calcium (mg): 8
» phosphorus (mg): 4
» magnesium (mg): 2
» iron (mg): 0.07
» zinc (mg): 0.02
» copper (mg): 0.02
» manganese (mg): 0.016

Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 291
Lu, p. 72


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