Hamcho contains lots of minerals, for example, 1,100mg of sodium, 650mg of potassium, and 40mg of iron in every 100g of hamcho. Hamcho contains twice the minerals in garlic, 3 times more minerals than broccoli. In specific, in case of potassium, it is 3 times higher than potato and 4 times higher than laver.
As well, hamcho has a plenty of fibers and amino acids, in addition to other healthy elements like saponin and flavonoid. For this reason, it is known as heathy diet food, which is good for bowl movement and body fat reduction.
From the ancient resources and records of hamcho proves that the ancient people experienced effectiveness of hamcho in daily life. The Professor Okabe, who is the head of Oriental Herb Research Institute and the expert in plant physiology, describes hamcho as follows.
1. It removes coprostasis, constipation, and heals the obesity.
We all have intestinal villus, when the food wastes are stuck between them, it is hard for intestine to absorb nutrition. As well, it becomes coprostasis as it stays in the intestine. Hamcho helps dissolve these wastes and let them come out of our intestine. As a result, hamcho helps weight-loss and heals the constipation
2. It is good for blood pressure problems
Hamcho is good for blood circulation and blood purification. Also, it strengthens the blood stream, which is good for blood pressure disorders. Hamcho makes our heart strong and removes cholesterol and neutral fats in the blood. Also it is good for anemia, as it increases the amount of blood .
3. It is good for inflammation diseases such as sinus infection, kidney inflammation, and joint inflammation.
Hamcho kills the pathogenic microorganisms. One case study shows that extreme pleuritic patience who has never been cured by antibiotics became better after taking hamcho.
4. It makes our skin beautiful
Hamcho is considered edible cosmetic, which means that it is good for our skin conditions. When bad wastes are eliminated in our body, our skin automatically turns clear and beautiful. People with freckles, pimples and menstrual irregularity would get better.
5. It makes your stomach healthier
Hamcho invigorates the functions of stomach and intestine. It enhances our digestive abilities and improves problems like constipation and hemorrhoids. If you hear weird sounds from your stomach and increased gas, it means that hamcho is eliminating the bad wasted piled in our intestine.
6. It is good for bronchial tubes.
Hamcho is good for the health of bronchial tubes. It improves or cures bronchial asthma.
7. It decreases the blood-sugar level.
Hamcho directly involves with the blood-sugar level. The blood-sugar level comes to the normal range. Diabetic patients who have consumed hamcho juice consistently felt the improvement in their diseases. Fibers of hamcho inhibit the absorption of sugar substances in the intestine and recovers the pancreas function, resulting in the improvement of the diabetes.
8. Others
Hamcho inhibits the growth of cancer cells. It also cures impotence, erectile dysfunction, hyposexuality, frigidity, and chronic fatigue. It also helps concentration.
The above information is research result of Mr. Akabe, translated and posted on the website of Korean Foods and Drugs Administration (reference No. 65421, 2001.2). The information is used only for a reference, which means that it cannot be used for advertising purpose.