Did you know that in 1893 the Supreme Court of the United States reclassified the Tomato as an official vegetable? Even though it is botanically a fruit and always will be and up until 1812 it was feared poisonous, like other members of the Deadly Nightshade family. The Tomato is now the most consumed fruit or vegetable in the US.
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Sunburn Remedy
As a healing herb, the Tomato has many uses. Peeled and sliced then soaked in buttermilk is helpful when applied directly to sunburned skin. Not only will this help the pain, it will also turn the redness to a moderate tan color. If you would rather not place the Tomato slices all over yourself, you can puree them into a cream.
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Tomatoes can be used for to halt the festering of wounds and sores with good
results.
The Tomato contains a high level of potassium making them beneficial for
hypertension and it has been said they help build strength in those people who lack energy.
Tomatoes are known to stimulate the liver and help dissolve fat which may help
prevent hardening of the arteries.
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