Kangkong Benefits, Ipomea aquatica Forsk.
Ipomea aquatica Forsk. Kangkong
“Kangkong,” according to Marañon, is an excellent source of iron and good source of calcium. Hermano and Sepulveda says that it is a good source of vitamins B and G, and an excellent source of vitamin C. the leaves are also eaten by “gurami” fish, and by pigs. Read records that the plant contains protein 1.6 per cent, fat 0.2 per cent, and vitamins C3 and B2.
Kangkong tops are mildly laxative. It contains an insulin like substance that can be used as a cure for diabetes melitus. Juice is employed as an emetic in cases of arsenical or opium poisoning. Dried latex is nearly equal to scammony in purgative efficiency. It can also be used poultice in cases of fever with delirium, and apply the buds to ringworm.
Nutritive Value per 100 gram of Kangkong
NUTRIENT AMOUNT
Water 90.2 g
Protein 3.0 g
Fat 0.3 g
Carbohydrates 5.0 g
Fiber 1.0 g
Ash 1.6 g
Ca 81.0 mg
Mg 52.0 mg
Fe 3.3 mg
Pro Vitamin A 4000-10000 IU
Vitamin C 30.0 – 130.0 mg
Energy Value 134.0 kJ
nutrient value by: da-mimaropa
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i am a vegetarian. i like to eat green leafy vege. especially “kakong”.
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