Soybean

Botanical Name: Glycine soja/max

Family Name: Leguminosae/Fabaceae

Description: A cultivated plant native to Asia and is now grown on a large scale for commercial value in Europe and America. The seeds are used medicinally because they contain valuable nutrients- proteins, minerals, lecithin, vitamins and fatty oil. The protein-rich beans are used as an alternative to meat products.

Healing Properties: Helps with heart and circulatory conditions, conditions skin and hair and helps to regulate high cholesterol.

Cautionary Note: Can cause allergic response in some cases.

by: Karen Morgan