Revalenta arabica
Revalenta Arabica
Revalenta Arabica (pronunciation: /rɛvəˈlɛntə əˈræbɪkə/) is a historical term for a food preparation made from the ground seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum). The name is derived from the Latin revalens, meaning "recovering", and Arabica, referring to its Arabian origins.
Etymology
The term "Revalenta Arabica" is of Latin and Arabic origin. Revalens is a Latin word meaning "recovering" or "reviving", and Arabica is a Latin term referring to something of Arabian origin. The term was likely coined to reflect the product's supposed health benefits and its Arabian roots.
Usage
Revalenta Arabica was widely marketed in the 19th century as a health food and a cure for various ailments, including digestive disorders and tuberculosis. It was often sold in the form of a powder, which could be mixed with water or milk to create a nutritious porridge.
Related Terms
- Fenugreek: The plant from which Revalenta Arabica is made.
- Health food: A food believed to be highly beneficial to health, especially a food that is low in fat and high in fiber, natural vitamins, or minerals.
- Digestive disorders: Conditions that affect the digestive system, which is also known as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
- Tuberculosis: A potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Revalenta arabica
- Wikipedia's article - Revalenta arabica
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