Leek and the medicinal benefits of a vegetable

Leek was mentioned by Nero and Aristotle. They tell that their voices became more strong after they had eaten this beautiful flowering vegetable. You may find confirmation in this knowledge by the fact that all allium-vegetables are good for the respiratory system. So when the throat has been cleared of slime forming then the voice becomes more clear and strong!

There is vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, and folic acid in great quantities in leek. Those substances benefit the health in general. The flavonoid kaempferol is responsible for producing nitric oxide, a substance that relaxes the muscles around the blood …read more