APPLE

APPLE

Apples in Ayurveda are known as Seb

Botanical Name – Malus domestica

Family – Rosaceae

• Medicinal Qualities Of Apple Fruit According to Ayurveda
• Rasa(taste) – sweet(madhura)
• Vipaka – madhura
• Virya (potency)- sheeta
• Gunas (qualities)- Guru

• Therapeutic affects

Apples help improve taste capacity hence digestion.

Apples provide aphrodisiac effects and increase semen.

• Effect on Tridoshas

Apple fruit balances vata and pitta . Increases kapha Dosha.

• Apple Nutrition facts

For one raw , unpeeled , medium sized apple (182 grams):

• Calories :6
• Water : 156 grams
• Protein :43 grams
• Crabs :1 grams
• Sugar :9 grams
• Fiber :37 grams
• Fat :3 grams

Nutrition in Apple fruit :

• Carbohydrates
• Dietary fibres
• Beta-carotene
• Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6,B9
• Vitamin C , E , K
• Fluoride

Properties of Apple

• It act as an antioxidant
• It have antimicrobial activity
• It may have anti-inflammatory action
• Nomenclature of Apple

HOW SHOULD WE CONSUME APPLE

• Apple vinegar

• Jelly

• Juice
• Applesauce

• Apple butter

HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLE

• For Anaemia : Apples being rich in iron, arsenic and phosphorus are highly beneficial for tretment of anemia.
• For Kidney stones apples are good.
• For eye disorders like inflammation , sight disorders etc. the apple peel water is an excellent remedy for eyes. The pulp is applied over the closed eyes and is held in the position with a bandage.
• Lower LDL (bad choleterol)
• Prevent tooth decay
• Regulate Blood sugar – The antioxidants present in apples reduce the risk of diabetes.
• Lower body weight
• Controls Appetite
• Raw apple and fresh apple juice can relieve constipation.
• Chew a peeled apple 1 hour after a meal to activate bowel movements and clean tongue and teeth.
• Fresh apple juice can help against burning sensations (gastritis, colitis, bladder infections)
• Peeled and cooked apples with a pinch of nutmeg, saffron and 1 tsp of ghee help to reduce diarrhea.

SIDE EFFECTS OF EATING TOO MANY APPLES

• Eating apple seeds should be avoided the seeds contain cyanide and are poisonous.
• Digestive issues like bloating and constipation.
• Diabetes patient blood sugar levels may fluctuate as it is rich in carbohydrates.
• Diphenylamine is a pesticide commonly found in apples which means eating too many apples can lead to intake of too many chemicals
• Weight gain
• Damage your teeth
• Can put extra pressure on your intestine