Cotton / Dried Paruthi (Gossypium)

Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Malvaceae
Tribe: Gossypieae
Genus: Gossypium
Botanical Name: Gossypium

Cotton is an annually growing herbal plant, its native is tropical and subtropical Americas. This plant is cultivated worldwide for fibers. The fibers are used in the textile industry that used to produce different types of fabrics. It will grow up to 5 ft in height. Cotton seeds contain 20 to 28% oil, so it is used to produce oil and it is a valuable source of protein.

This plant is also known as Mexican Cotton, upland cotton, American upland cotton, American cotton, and Bourbon cotton. Moreover, cotton is a good source of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals that provides numerous health benefits

Health Benefits

• The oil prepared by using cotton seeds is full of linoleic acid that will fight against LDL cholesterol in the blood.
• Cotton seeds are given a positive impact on the neurological system that improves memory function.
• The cotton contains a good amount of linoleic and oleic acid that helps to reduce blood pressure levels.
• Regular consumption of cottonseed will strengthen the roots and strands of the hair.
• Cotton is also considered a good source of antioxidant properties.