Persea is a genus of about 111 species of evergreen trees belonging to the laurel family, Lauraceae. The best-known member of the genus is the avocado, P. americana, widely cultivated in subtropical regions for its large, edible fruit.
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Compounds extracted from avocado seeds, usually tossed as waste, protected rat stomach linings from ulcer-causing damage in lab tests, sometimes cutting lesion formation by over 80%. The findings suggest the pit you throw away could become a source for new stomach-protective treatments.
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Common garden vegetables and kitchen staples like avocado, beetroot, and cloves — plants you may already grow or cook with —...
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