MUSK MELON

Introduction

In ayurveda muskmelon is a body strengthening fruit in which the elements calcium, iron, vitamin A and Vitamin C are found in large quantities. It is cool, sweet, nutritious, tonic and heavy to digest. Eating ripe melons prevents constipation, softens the skin, cures urinary disease and increases male power. Melon calm Pitta and Vata dosha

Botanical name- Cucumis melo

Family- Cucurbitaceae

Hindi– Melon, Kharbuja, Chibut

Sanskrit- Honeycomb, Kharbuja, Dashangula

Medicinal qualities of muskmelon

Taste- Sweet

Virya – cold (Sheeta)

Balya (Improve strengths),Guru(Heavy for digestion) Snigdha, Vrshya(aphrodisiac)

Effects on tridoshas

Balance Pitta and Vatta dosha

Nutritional value of melon

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin E
• VitaminB6
• Vitamin A
• Folate
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Magnesium
• Carbs
• Protein
• Fiber

Good for eyes- Eating melon improves eyesight ans also provides relief in other eye related problems. Vitamin A beta carotene present in it improves eyesight and cataract problem

Keeping your body hydrate– Melon contain sufficient amount of water. In summer lack of water in the body, or avoid the problem of dehydration, consumption of melon is very beneficial. To avoid dehydration in the body, you must consume melon in summer.

Beneficial for digestive system– It is very beneficial for strengthening the digestive system and removing other problems related to digestion.

Immunity is boosted- Having weak immunity can make you a victim of many diseases, in such a situation, if you consume melon the vitamins present in it help in boosting immunity.

Helpful in weight loss-If you are worried about your increasing weight and want to lose weight, then you should consume melon. Because the fiber present in melon helps in controlling weight.

Control blood pressure- Melon is rich in potassium, which is beneficial for patients with high blood pressure. Regular consumption of melon keeps blood pressure under control. Due to which the risk of heart related disease is reduced.

Beneficial for skin- Melon contain vitamin E, K which are beneficial for the skin and keeps the skin hydrate. Prevent aging symptoms.

Reduced the risk of cancer- Melon is rich in anti- oxidant properties, which helps in reducing the risk of deadly disease like cancer. Its consumption helps in preventing cancer cells from growing.

Constipation-Melon rich in fiber which can help in providing relief from the problem of constipation

Useful in heavy menstrual bleeding

Parts of use

Fruit, Flower, Root, Seed

Side effects of Muskmelon

• Over consumption of muskmelons has been associate with loose stools and gas issues
• Due to high sugar content muskmelons may make you gain weight
• For diabetes, eating to many melons may be dangerous. It has the ability to produce excessive amounts of sugar, which could cause the body blood sugar levels to rise
• Some people may be allergic to melon consumption
• Melon should not be consumed on an empty stomach in the morning
• Drinking water immediately after eating melon increases the risk of cholera