Shak (Vegetables) as Traditional Medicine in Medinipur District in West Bengal
Somnath Das
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, CDOE, The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India
Subhabrata Bondopadhyay
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Boinchee College of Education, West Bengal, India
Published online:15 December, 2023
DOI:: https://doi.org/10.52756/bhietm.2023.e02.016
Keywords: Shak (vegetables), traditional treatment, medicinal benefits
Abstract:
Various traditional vegetables are grown year-round in urban and rural areas of Medinipur District in West Bengal. Most vegetables naturally have numerous nutrients like potassium, dietary fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, K and B-complex, etc. According to the basic concept of local people and research, those who consume at least 1 to 3 servings of shaks (vegetables) daily have thelowest risk of developing several ailments, such as cancer, heart disease, urinary problems, etc. This paper attempts to aware the common people anywhere and in any place to protect himself or herself from different diseases. So, take some vegetables into a daily diet with a meal or any other way. The best result will come from maintaining daily routine service or intake at certain times. Enjoy this article’s shak (vegetables) to complement your normal daily diet. Daily vegetable consumption is crucial for good health. They deliver vital nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other foods. Enjoy a variety of vegetables every day to obtain the most health advantages. Numerous traditional vegetables in the Medinipur District have therapeutic properties. These vegetables are frequently consumed and used medicinally by rural, urban, and cosmopolitan residents without regard to dosage. According to the paper, research is crucial for these shak (vegetables). In Medinipur, various traditional vegetables are grown around the year in the whole district. According to a growing body of evidence, persons who consume at least 1-2 servings of shak (vegetables)daily have the lowest chance of developing various diseases. Healthy vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers are found in every vegetable. Certain veggies may benefit particular people more, depending on their diets, general health, and nutritional requirements. Those shak (vegetables) deliver vital vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, such as fibre and antioxidants.. Healthy vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers are found in every vegetable. Certain veggies may benefit particular people more, depending on their diets, general health, and nutritional requirements. Those shak (vegetables) deliver vital vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, such as fibre and antioxidants.
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Somnath Das and Subhabrata Bondyopadhyay (2023). Shak (Vegetables) as Traditional Medicine in Medinipur District in West Bengal. © International Academic Publishing House (IAPH), Mrs. Bhanumati Sarkar, Dr. (Professor) Surjyo Jyoti Biswas, Dr. Alok Chandra Samal & Dr. Akhil Pandey (eds.), The Basic Handbook of Indian Ethnobotany and Traditional Medicine [Volume: 2], pp. 244-268. ISBN: 978-81-962683-5-0.
Doi: https://doi.org/10.52756/bhietm.2023.e02.016
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