PINEAPPLE

PINEAPPLE

 Scientific Name – Ananas comosus

 Family  – Bromeliaceae

• Pineapples are sweet , sour and heating.
• They pacify vata and are fine in moderation for kapha.
• In Ayurveda pineapples are appreciated for its anti-oxidant , anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous qualities.

Medicinal Properties of Pineapple According to Ayurveda

• Taste (Rasa) = Madura , alma
• Guna (qualities) = Guru (heavy) , snigdha (slimy in nature)
• Vipaka – Madhura (undergoes sweet taste after digestion)
• Veerya (Potency) =Sheeta (cold)
• Karma (Actions) = Vatapitta shamaka (reduces vitiated vata and pitta dosha)
• Part used – Fruit

Dosage

• Fruit juice 25 to 50 ml
• Consumed Pineapple fresh or in the form of Juice , jam , squash and syrup.
• Pineapple is a tropical and nutritious fruit.
  

• Pineapple is a source of vitamins and minerals including:
• Thiamin
• Riboflavin
• Magnesium
• Vitamin B-6
• Potassium
• Antioxidants
• Beta-carotene
• Folate

BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLE

• It helps in relieves constipation , renal caculi , UTI , PMS , menstrual cramps , abdominal ache , intestinal worms , jaundice , fever , anorexia , indigestion.
• Pineapple contain a special enzyme called bromelain which helps reduce mucus buildup in the respiratory tracts and sinus cavities
• It helps reduce blood pressure and maintain heart health due to presence of ample potasium in it.
• It helps improve immunity due to the presence of antioxidants and vitamins , minerals and enzymes that improves immunity , reduces inflammation
• Its have high vitamin C helps create and maintain collagen which is responsible for good skin and hair.
• It’s good for digestion , diabetes , cholesterol , heart disease.

SIDE EFFECT OF PINEAPPLE JUICE

• The high sugar content of pineapple juice may increase the chances of diabetes.
• Drinking large quantities of pineapple juice may cause soreness in the mouth and food pipe.
• The unripe fruit might be poisonous it may cause throat irritation due to the presence of acid in the fruit.
• High level of citric acid cause stomach upset when consumed on an empty stomach.
• The acid in pineapple cause corrosion of tooth enamel and the gums.

HOME REMEDIES

• For indigestion , nausea and diarrhea : drink 1 cup of sweet pineapple  juice with a pinch of ginger , black pepper and 1/2 tsp of organic sugar .
• For abdominal distension drink 1 cup of pineapple juice with a pinch of ajwain.
• To stimulate digestive enzymes and appetite  about 1.5hrs after a meal , sip on a glass of pineapple juice with a pinch of black pepper and a pinch of rocksalt.
• Pineapple juice is a natural laxative and treat constipation.
• To relieve burning urination take 1 glass of pineapple juice with 1/2 tsp natural sugar.