Jicama
(Pachyrrhizus erosus)

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Common Names:  Jicama, Mexican Potato, Yam Bean Jicama (pronounced "hecama") is also known as yam bean and Mexican turnip. It is not related to the true yam. The name "jicama" is almost always used in Spanish for any edible root. It is a climbing legume with very long and large tuberous roots, which in 5 months of growth may reach 6-8 feet long and weigh 50 pounds or more. More often, roots are round and beet-shaped with a distinctive taproot.

This is an unusual vegetable that is becoming increasingly popular with American cooks, but has been grown in its native Mexico for centuries. More and more U.S. supermarkets are now carrying this turnip shaped, usually four lobed root. Its skin is a brownish gray, but its flesh is white and crisp. It's flavor resembles that of water chestnuts but is sweeter. Makes a great appetizer and is a very good addition in both taste and texture when added to salads.

Jicamas are actually perennials and produce their large roots after several years of growth. They are commonly found in frost free regions. In Texas, seed can be planted in the early spring and small tubers harvested before the first killing frost of the winter.

• Availability:  Jicamas are offered in Texas supermarkets but are more popular in deep South Texas. Most of those on the market are imported from Mexico and South America. I found Jicama in Fostoria Mi.

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Properties of Jicama used by Aztec's

Refreshes the body and relieves a dry tongue,
Used as a laxative
and fights mange and scabies

Aztec Method of Use

Eat slices of jicama to fight thirst and dry mouth and tongue
As a laxative:  Take a drink of 40 grams of Jicama seed oil before bed or on an empty stomach.
To fight mange or scabies:  Apply over the affected area the tincture made out of 100 grams of powdered Jicama seeds macerated in 80 proof alcohol for 3 days (macerate for 3 days) then filter or strain.
Can be used alone or mixed with equal parts of castor oil, the following day, wash out well with water, soap and a scrubber.

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