Ramp – Adds variety to your dish

Ramps also known as wild leeks are edible plants having appearance similar to leeks and contains mild flavor of garlic and onion. Native to North America, this is a perennial plant having whitish flowers and a slender bulb. Wild leeks are usually as called as Appalachian vegetables and that is because, these plants grow well with the mountain areas’ favorable growing conditions. The shade of deciduous trees in rich soil is just sufficient to make this plant grow well. 

Wild leeks are small and subtle in nature and broad leafed. These plants usually grow together deep rooted. The depth ranges from three to six inches just under the surface of the soil. This is stinky plant that gained a top position in the American diet chart. Believe it or not, this veggie is a typical example of how anyone can prepare a delicious and yummy meal just with wild plants. There are different ways in cooking this vegetable. You can also add this veggie to soup varieties.

health benefits of ramp

Cherokee (Iroquoian people residing in Appalachian Mountains, but most of the people are now in Oklahoma) consume this plant as a spring tonic for croup and cold. They use the warm of juice of this plant to treat ear pains. Ojibwa (A member of North American people around Lake Superior region) utilizes the decoction of the plant as a medicine to arrest nausea and vomiting.

Nutritional Facts:

Ulluco is high in carbohydrates and rich dietary fiber that comes with low fat levels. Larger the amount of fiber less the risk of diabetes. They can either eaten raw or cooked. You can have the diet in the raw form by adding it in vegetable salads. A notable advantage of this vegetable is that, it can be consumed at all the stages of its growth. The leaves of ulluco have high nutritional value. 

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Health benefits

The following are the benefits provided by Ramp:

• A substance called allicin is present in it that acts as an excellent inflammation agent.
• Ramps do have anti-microbial property which helps kill deadly microorganisms and arrests their growth further.
• Ramps have organ sulfur compounds that help strengthen the immune system. An excellent immunizing agent.
• A recent study showed that, regular intake of wild leeks help prevent cancer because of the availability of flavonoid kaempferol in these veggies.
• By eating wild leeks, you can get rid of asthma, hair fall and receding, dandruff, pancreatic fibrosis, hypertension etc.
• Prevents Lung Infections.
• Last but not least, iron is the most important element, based on which the human body functions effectively. Women should to take ramp daily as it will give more power to them during their menstrual phases of life. Not only does iron give power, but also it boosts the immune system and makes it even stronger. In short, ramp is an energy-filler that keeps you hale and hearty all the time.

Health benefits provided by ramp