The beneficial properties of raw potatoes have long been known in folk medicine, but despite this, the prevailing opinion is that potatoes should not be consumed raw.

The beneficial properties of raw potatoes have long been known in folk medicine, but despite this, the prevailing opinion is that potatoes should not be consumed raw.

This is a misconception, because in its raw form, potatoes are a very healthy and multi-useful food.

Among the misconceptions related to potato consumption, it is worth mentioning the prevailing opinion that it is necessary to peel it before using it, because the potato skin is poisonous.

In fact, the skin of a healthy, organically grown potato does not contain any substances that are harmful to health.

What is dangerous are unripe potatoes with green or partially green skin, as well as potatoes that have sprouted. The danger lies in solanine - a toxin that is produced in the sprouts and green parts of potatoes.

However, you can easily get rid of it by removing the parts of the shell with the sprouts (''eyes'') and the greenish peel before using it.

Potatoes against many serious diseases

Many respected experts in medicinal herbs, such as Ivan Lessinger and Dr. Jovan Tucakov, have written about the healing properties of potato juice.

Lessinger believes that potato juice is a natural remedy for gastritis , one of the most widespread diseases today.

For this purpose, he recommends taking one tablespoon of potato juice diluted with a little water, half an hour before breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

In the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers, it is recommended to take half a deciliter of potato juice daily on an empty stomach and then half a deciliter half an hour before lunch and dinner.

Dr. Jovan Tucakov claims that potato juice has a beneficial effect on lowering blood sugar levels , as well as in the treatment of lung and respiratory diseases , even in severe cases.
diseases such as emphysema .

Buddhist priest Tomizawa, author of the book "The Path to a Healthy Life: Cancer is Not to Be Afraid of", claims that drinking two dl of potato juice daily can greatly contribute to the cure of cancer and other serious diseases.

The effectiveness of potatoes in combating cancer is gradually being proven in scientific research.

Professor Kagamine from Akita Medical University (Japan) managed to extract a substance from raw potatoes that proved effective in suppressing the growth of tumor cells in laboratory mice.

He announced the results of that research at the international congress of the League to Fight Cancer, held in Germany.

Potato juice is also used as part of the famous Broys therapy against cancer.

Recently, potatoes have been gaining importance as an effective tool in the fight against liver and kidney diseases, but also against heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, lumbago, rheumatic diseases, etc.

Regardless of the positive effects in the treatment of serious illnesses, drinking raw potato juice is an excellent means of strengthening immunity .

It also helps relieve frequent headaches and menstrual pain.

If you feel weak or exhausted, drink juice made from one medium-sized potato, one carrot, and an apple in the morning and evening, and within two weeks you will be back in shape.

Benefits of potato juice:

strengthens immunity
cleanses the body of toxins
nourishes problematic skin
used as part of cancer therapy
helps with gastritis and other stomach ailments
reduces blood sugar levels
helps with liver and kidney diseases
protects against cardiovascular diseases

Potato peels are a natural detoxifier and a source of many nutrients .

If you consume potatoes with their skins, especially raw, you will be taking in a number of valuable ingredients such as carbohydrates, protein, vitamins C and B6, potassium, iron, magnesium and zinc.

It is important to keep in mind that vitamin C is lost during cooking, which is a real shame, because a medium-sized raw potato (150 grams) contains as much as 27 mg of vitamin C, which is 45% of the recommended daily intake of this vitamin.

Among other things, it is very effective in treating problematic skin, and ensures a clean and radiant complexion, free of acne and blackheads.

Thanks to its antiseptic properties, it is an excellent cleanser for problematic skin, and since it contains a high proportion of vitamin C and starch, it nourishes the skin and prevents its aging.

If grated and applied to the face as a mask, it will cleanse and tighten the skin, and smooth out fine wrinkles.

In addition, it can help fight cellulite . For this purpose, it is enough to regularly massage critical areas with slices of raw potato.

Always drink freshly prepared juice, and to improve the taste, you can mix it with fruits and vegetables of your choice, such as apples and carrots, lemon juice, or honey.