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CHUFA-TIGER NUTS
Chufa, Cyperus esculentus, which is a warm season perennial plant. Native nutsedge can be a problem weed in some areas. However, chufa is not aggressive like the native nutsedges and will not create problems when other crops are planted after it.
Chufa is a Spanish word meaning ground almond. As the name implies, the edible tuber has a sweet almond-like flavor. Other names include earth almond, groundnut, tiger nut, duck potato, and edible rush.
Tiger nuts are regarded as a digestive tonic, having a heating and drying effect on the digestive system and alleviating flatulence
The tubers are said to be: aphrodisiac, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, stimulant and tonic
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