: Potato is a perennial tuberous crop belonging to the genus Solanaceae. In fact, it is called potato because of its edible tuber. The English word potato comes from the Spanish petata. According to the Spanish Royal Academy, it is a taino (sweet potato) and a quince papa (potato). Potatoes are generally sweeter than ordinary potatoes , although there is no similarity between these two types of potatoes. In the sixteenth century, English botanist John Gerard used two terms, ' bastard potato ' and ' virginia potato ' , and named sweet potatoes as ordinary potatoes. Potatoes are especially effective in strengthening the body, especially in the spleen and stomach. This plant is useful in the problem of deficiency in kidney function. Its benefits can also be noticed in the case of night blindness. In that case, feed the patient sweet potatoes with animal , especially castrated liver. In the villages , even in the cities, it is customary to eat sweet potatoes by burning them in a fire. This method is effective in relieving common cold and cough. Potatoes contain sugars , carbs , colloids , vitamin BRC , potassium and solanine. The benefits of round potatoes are much like those of sweet potatoes. But a little less. It helps in relieving the weakness of spleen and stomach as well as general weakness of the body. Nutrients include 321 joules of energy (6 calories) , 15 grams of starch , 2.2 grams of fiber , 0.1 grams of fat , 2 grams of protein , 75 grams of water , thiamine (vitamin B-1) 0.06 mg , riboflavin ( Vitamin B-2) 0.03 mg , Niacin (Vitamin B-3) 1.1 mg , Vitamin B-6 0.25 mg , Vitamin C 20 mg , Calcium 12 mg , Iron 1.8 mg , Magnesium 23 mg . Phosphorus 56 mg , Potassium 421 mg , Sodium 6 mg. Potato qualities - Many people like to eat French fries and potato chips. But due to the presence of fat in these foods, we do not pay attention to the damage to the body. Potatoes can be boiled , cooked in curry or eaten mashed. Potatoes contain vitamin C , which acts as an antioxidant to compensate for the loss of body cells. Potato also eliminates stomach problems. If the skin is burnt somewhere, crushed raw potato can be applied on the burnt area to get relief. Potatoes contain a variety of fatty acids, including vitamin B complex , amino acids , and omega-3s , which help increase brain function. A good source of carbohydrates , protein , calcium , niacin, and vitamin C and vitamin B complex , these potatoes help fight heart disease and keep blood pressure normal. Potatoes do not allow kidney stones to accumulate. In addition to vitamin C and B complex, potatoes contain potassium , magnesium , zinc and phosphorus , which are beneficial for your skin. The harmful side of potatoes is - gastric so those who have gastric problems should avoid potatoes.