Hello steemian's I will tell you a bit about the history and benefits of the potato fruit..
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L) is a plant of the Solanaceae tribe that has edible stem tubers and is called "potatoes" as well. Potato tubers have now become one of the most important staples in Europe although originally imported from South America. Spanish and Portuguese explorers first brought to Europe and breed this plant.
The potato plants are originally from South America and have been cultivated by the inhabitants there for thousands of years. This plant is a herb (short woody crops) and enjoys a cool climate. In tropical areas suitable for planting in the highlands. Flowers perfect and compounded. The size is quite large, with a diameter of about 3cm. The color ranges from purple to white.
Historically, potatoes come from the highland valleys of Chile, Peru and Mexico. The species was introduced by the Spanish from Peru to Europe since 1565. Since then, potatoes have spread to other countries - including Indonesia. According to preliminary records in Indonesia, this plant began to exist since 1794, beginning with planting around Cimahi. Since then, potatoes can be found also in Priangan and Mount Tengger.
In 1812, potatoes were known and sold in Kedu. Meanwhile, in Sumatra the plant was known a year earlier, 1811. Potatoes grow in the mountains with an altitude between 1000 mdpl to 2000 mdpl, on humus soil. The former volcanic eruption structures of crumbs are preferred.
Potatoes are known to be the staple food abroad. This is because potatoes contain carbohydrates. In Indonesia alone, potatoes are still considered a luxurious vegetables. However, potatoes are a tasty and highly nutritious food. Also known to contain a number of vitamins from A, B-complex, to C, to folic acid. Also minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, carotenoids, and polyphenols. In this potato body, there is also a solanine substance known as tranquilizers, antikejang, antifungals, and pesticides.
Potato water compresses are known to help the treatment of skin lesions, especially in poor countries that are difficult skin graft (skin graft). However, when potatoes are exposed to light, potatoes can make glyoalkaloid, which is called solanine in excess, so it is dangerous to eat. The danger that can occur is the disruption of the nervous system, burning throat, headache, paralysis / paralysis of the legs, and the body cools. If the dose is 3-6 mg, the effect can be fatal. Treatments that can be done is to give charcoal active / norit, wash the stomach, and given intravenous fluids.Therefore, to prevent the occurrence of solanine in the potatoes to be consumed it, then place the potatoes in a dark place. Cooking solanine at high temperatures can partially destroy solanine.
Also, avoid eating greased and green potatoes at the bottom of the skin, because the solanine alkaloids are high and very poisonous.Hopefully useful to see you on my next blog..