The spongy eggplant is classified as a berry or fruit but is typically used as a vegetable in dishes around the world. For centuries, people have relied upon this food for its nutritional and medicinal value.
An encyclopedia of traditional Chinese medicine from China’s Ming Dynasty, the “Compendium of Materia Medica,” claims the eggplant uniquely treats fever with chills, enhances blood circulation, disperses stagnation, relieves pain, reduces swelling, and broadens the intestines (to prevent constipation).
Modern nutritionists say eggplant is a superfood because it is low in calories and sodium, and rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Every 100 grams of eggplant contain:…