Guest guest Posted November 19, 2000 Report Share Posted November 19, 2000 Latin name: Lycopersicon esculentum Syn. Solanum lycopersicumEnglish name: TomatoSanskrit / Indian name: Raktamaci, Tamatar An unarmed, spreading, pubescent herb with a strong characteristic odor and greyish green, curled, unevenly pinnate leaves, cultivated throughout the world for its fruit. Tomato contains general tonic, folic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin K and inhibitols which are related to vitamin E. The principal organic acid present in the tomato fruit is citric acid. Carotenoids, ß-carotene and lycopene, constitute the chief coloring matters of tomato. The alcoholic extract of tomato has central depressant and analgesic property. Used in Anti-Wrinkle Cream, Revitalising Cream. _________Get more from your time online. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com _________Get more from your time online. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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