Indian Gooseberry

Indian Gooseberry:

Indian gooseberry is a popular fruit in India for it richness in Vitamin-C. No other fruit cannot be compared to Indian gooseberry in terms of Vitamin-C. if it is dried ,the amount of Vitamin-C will not be change.Its botanical name is Phyllanthus emblica and popularly called as Amla or Amlika. Only 10 grams of Indian gooseberry is enough to fulfill daily requirement of vitamin-c. Great saint Adi-Sankaracharya recited Kanakadhara stotram to make poor brahmin lady become wealthy by taking Amla from her as charity on lunar day dwadashi. Hindus believe God Vishnu resides in Amla tree. There is a festival called Amalaka Ekadashi related to Amla. It is very precious to eat under Amla tree on Karthika month in india.

Nutritional Benefits with Indian Gooseberry:

• Indian gooseberry juice or Amla juice one spoon is equal to 2 kilos of Guava, 18 kilo Grapes, 3 kilos of Mangoes, 180 cups of cow milk in terms of vitamin-C.
• Indian gooseberry juice one spoon a day will cure Asthma,Cold and other respiratory diseases.
• Indian gooseberry juice 2-3 times a day will cure mouth and nose bleeds.
• Indian gooseberry powder or amla powder 2 spoons a day will remove all troubles related to menstruation.
• Indian gooseberry powder or amla powder will be very useful to gain bone strength.
• Amla powder + Inknut + turmeric extract will cure diabetes which is minor affected.
• Amla powder + banana leaf and flower extract will regularize monthly menstrual periods.
• Amla extract is very useful for people suffering from Rheumatism and joint pains.
• Amla Churna is very helpful to fight against initial stage of cancer.
• Amla powder + milk will cure stomach burns.
• Amla powder is very useful to maintain good sight and to eliminate eye troubles.
• Amla powder + Neem powder can be used as tooth powder to cure tooth pains and mouth ulcers.
• Amla bark powder + Mango seed(which is inside shell) powder mixed with water will strengthen hair. This mango amla powder gives think hair growth.
• Amla bark extract will control loose motions.
• Amla hair oil benefits hair growth. It has ability to penetrate the scalp, strengthens hair from the root and prevents grey hair.
• Amla hair oil acts as chelating agent which binds ions of iron and copper.
• Amla oil used for hair and skin to cure various diseases.
• indian gooseberry extract or Amla extract exhibits Anti-inflamatory and Anticoagulant(prevent the coagulation of blood in brain and other parts) properties.
• Amla Juice or Amla Oil or Amla powder act as antiviral and anti microbial.
• Amla leaves or Amla fruit or Amla bark fights against cancer, age-related disease of a kidneys, and diabetes.
• Indian gooseberry contains Vitamin A - 9%,Vitamin C-69%,Vitamin E-3%,Thiamin-4%,Riboflavin-3%,Niacin-2%,VitaminB6-6%
• Folate-2%,Pantothenic Acid-4%,Calcium-4%,Iron-3%,Magnesium-4%,Phosphorus-4%,Potassium-8%,Zinc-1%,Copper-5%,Manganese-11%,Selenium-1%.

Cautions with Indian gooseberry:

• Indian gooseberry should not be heated. Eating Indian gooseberry which is mildly heated can be consumed.
• Dry the Indian gooseberry in a shadow place under sun.
• Over Consumption of raw extract of Indian gooseberry juice will leads to throat pain.

Lemon

Lemon:

Lemon is a citrus fruit with sour and tangy taste.China,Mexico and India are the top producers of lemon in the world.Lemon juice,Nimbu pani,lemon shikanji,lemon sharbat are famous lemonades in summer to quench the thirst.Sir Edmond Hillary(first man who climbed Mount Everest) praised lemon. When ever he feel insufficient oxygen to breathe while climbing hills, he smells lemon. Meyer lemon is cross-breed between lemon and orange, which is popular in China and called indoor lemon or dwarf lemon.

                      

 

Nutritional value with Lemon:

• Lemon can cure Scurvy disease due to presence of Vitamin-C.
• Lemon contains a very high amount of anti-oxidants and anti-cancer agents.
• Lemon have vitamin -A which protects eyes and skin.
• Lemon controls heart rate and blood pressure due to presence of potassium.
• Lemon strengthens blood vessels, controls blood pressure and prevents hemorrhage.
• Lemon exhibits diuretic property and protects kidneys and bladder.
• Lemon juice eliminates indigestion, gout,rheumatism,cholera cures heart burns and keeps liver healthy when taken with mild hot water.
• Lemon eliminates diarrhea and constipation.
• Lemon peel(dried) powder when applied on head cures headache.
• Lemon juice eliminate kidney stones and toxins from body.
• Lemon juice applied on face will cure pimples.
• Lemon juice is used as skin bleach.
• Lemon zust or Lemon rind can be used to garnish the dish which helps in digestion.
• Lemon juice + black pepper + clove used to eliminate gas in stomach.
• Lemon juice + jaggery cures jaundice.
• Lemon peel + rock salt+ black pepper increases immunity in the body.
• Lemon juice extracted from 10 lemons mixed with candy sugar acts as antidote for poison and hangover caused by smoking cannabis sativa.
• Lemon filtered extract made using boilt lemons and kept overnight will relieve suffering from malaria fever.
• Lemon piece sucking in mouth can eliminate dryness of mouth during fever.
• Lemon ash obtained by burning skin of lemon mixed with honey stops vomiting.
• Lemon juice + castor oil will cure gum type motions.
• Lemon juice + honey will cure sleeplessness and obesity.
• Lemon skin + salt boiled with water can used for bathing to relieve body pains.
• Lemon juice boiled in coconut oil when applied on hair will cure dandruff,lies and improves hair color by giving strength to hair.
• Lemon skin when rubbed on tongue will eliminate tastelessness.
• Lemon juice + rock candy + water will cure itching and urticaria.
• Lemon juice + honey + salt mixed with slightly boiled water can cure severe cough.
• Lemon juice + fresh cheese(paneer) removes bad odor in mouth and cure lip cracks.
• Lemon juice with tea will cure asthma.
• Lemon juice + salt when applied on affected area act as antidote for scorpion bite.
• Lemon juice extracted from lemon skin when applied on body parts will cure all types of pains.
• Lemon skin mixed with salt slightly heated and extracted juice used as ear drops to cure ear ache.
• Lemon juice can used as nose drops to stop bleeding from nose.
• Lemon juice + onion juice when taken at early morning on empty stomach can cure enlargement of spleen.
• Lemon juice(4drops) when given to babies will not vomit milk.
• Lemon seed paste obtained by rubbing seeds in water can be applied on navel which cures absence of urination in children and it acts as antidote for snake bite .
• Lemon juice and salt mixed in mild hot water can cure motions.
• Lemon leaves + salt + turmeric paste when applied on body will eliminate itching,scabies and other skin diseases.
• Lemon is used to cure  paronychia. A hole need to made to lemon and slightly filled with salt and turmeric and finger need to be kept on that hole of lemon.
• Lemon juice +holy basil juice when applied cures all types of skin diseases.
• Lemon + garlic juice need to drink to cure joint pains.
• Lemon juice rubbed on elbow and wash with hot water to remove blackness of elbow skin .
• Lemon juice + olive oil +glycerin when applied cure dry skin in winter.
• Lemon juice have phosphorous which helpful in digesting non-vegetarian items.
• Lemon + pineapple + brown sugar juice will eliminate cough.
• Lemon juice + distilled water used as eye drops to cure cataracts.
• Lemon with strawberry powder used to clean tooth.
• Lemon has Thiamine (vit. B1)(3%),Riboflavin (vit. B2)(2%),Niacin (vit. B3)(1%),Pantothenic acid (B5)(4%),Vitamin B6 (6%),
• Folate (vit. B9)(3%),Choline(1%),Vitamin C(64%),Calcium(3%),Iron(5%),Magnesium(2%),Manganese(1%),Phosphorus (2%),
• Potassium(3%),Zinc(1%).
• Lemon oil is used in aroma therapy to enhance the mood.
• Lemon dipped in salt used as vessel cleaning agent.
• Lemon pickle is famous in south India.

Cautions with Lemon:

• Lemon juice need intake with water because it is dehydrator.
• Lemon juice increases photo-sensitivity of skin when applied. Don't expose to sun it leads to sunburns.
• Lemons are acidic in nature so, drink the juice using straw to protect tooth enamel.
• Lemon juice lose its benefits when mixed with sugar.
• Lemon juice concentrated, Carbonated lemon juice will show negative effects on health.
• Lemon juice shouldn't be consumed by people suffering from sensitive tooth and stomach ulcers.
• Lemon juice cannot be consumed more than 2 glasses a day.

Mango

Mango:

Mango is the national fruit of India and Philippines. Mango tree is the national tree of Bangladesh. India and China are the top producers of mangoes. Decorating house entrances with Mango leaves is one of the tradition in South Asian countries. Mughal emperor Akbar planted 1,00,000 mango trees in his rule.Alphonso and Banganapalli are the top mango varieties cultivating from past. Mango was called as King of fruits.over 1,000 different mango varieties are cultivated in the world.

Nutritional value with Mango:

• Mango fruit lowers the bad cholesterol due to presence of Vitamin-C,Pectin and fiber content.
• Mango controls heart beat by lowering high blood pressure due to presence of potassium.
• Mango contains compounds called polyphenols which protects from colon, chest, leukemia,prostate cancers and boosts immune system.
• Mangoes have Vitamin-B6 which gives relaxing effect to nervous.
• Mango have copper, manganese and zinc which are helpful in blood production in the body.
• Mango leaves boiled in water and soaked in water left for a night and drinking filtered water controls insulin levels in the blood.
• Mangoes gives improved sex drive and virility in men. Hence it is called as 'Love fruit' due to improved qualities of stimulating sexual desire.
• Mango improves eye sight due to presence of Vitamin-A.
• Mango flowers 10grams should be fried using cow ghee and mixed with 1gram of edible camphor, sufficient honey will acts against diarrhea.
• Mango flowers mixed with one cup of water and boil until it reduces to half cup of water. And this mango flower extract should mixed with butter milk with candy sugar to eliminate loose motions. butter milk diet should be followed until it cures.
• Mango flowers + unripe tiny mango buds conctation mixed with honey will relieve all types of throat disturbances and very useful for singers.
• Mango flower powder when burnt acts as insect repellent and very useful to escape from mosquito bite.
• Mango flowers were rubbed in hands as antidote for scorpion bite in ancient times.
• Mango tree gum diluted in water useful to cure foot cracks.
• Mango seed (which is inside of hard shell) powder + fenugreek powder  mixed in butter milk will eliminate worms in stomach.
• Mango seed powder half spoon mixed with Whey(butter milk) will cure piles.
• Mango roots when rubbed on foot and hands will reduce high temperature of body raised at the time of fevers.
• Mangoes(unripe) should be kept in Coconut or sesame oil for year and the oil can be used as hair oil to eliminate bold head.
• Mango(unripe) pieces lightly burnt on coal when kept on eyes will cure eye pains.
• Mango tree bark which is boiled in water can be used to clean wounds. Mango bark can heal the wound in quick time.
• Mango(unripe) pulp extracted by boiling in water or burnt on coal is mixed with sugar and salt will heal sun stroke and protects the skin from sweat in hot summer.
• Tender mango leaves + Tender neem leaves paste is very helpful for diabetic patients when eaten.
• unripe tiny mango buds + mango flowers +  jambul fruit should be dried and powdered and powder is very useful diabetic patients when eaten daily in small dose.
• Mango milk shakes are very nutritional and good for children.
• Mango flower water extract used as mouth washer to clear tooth ache's.
• Mango leaf juice(heated) can be used as ear drops to kill the pain.
• Mango(unripe) was consumed after eating large amounts of meat to eliminate indigestion. It has enzymes which helps in breaking down proteins and helps in digestion,elimination.
• Raw mango drink(Kayree Panha) is very popular summer drink in India. This mango drink used to restore lost electrolytes in body.
• Raw Mango will cures anemia,cholera,T.B due richness of Vitamin-C and other nutritional content.
• Raw Mango powder known as 'Amchur' is famous in India consumed for natural Vitamin-C.
• Mango murabba(marmalade) is a sweet pickle used to preserve mangoes through out year. Murabba benefits in curing gastrointestinal diseases, Heatstroke, Scurvy, Liver Disfunctions, blood disorders and richness of Vitmin-C is additional punch.
• Mango contains Vitamin A(7%), beta-carotene(6%),lutein and zeaxanthin-23 μg,Thiamine (vit. B1)(2%),Riboflavin (vit. B2)     (3%),
• Niacin (vit. B3) (4%),Pantothenic acid (B5)(4%),Vitamin B6(9%),Folate (vit. B9)(11%),Choline(2%),Vitamin C(44%),Vitamin E     (6%),Vitamin K(4%),Calcium(1%),Iron(1%),Magnesium(3%),Manganese(3%),Phosphorus(2%),Potassium (4%),Zinc(1%). Mango gives roughly 60 calories of energy.
• Raw Mango pieces used in 'Uagadhi Pachadi' on New year day of Telugu/Kannada people of India.
• Raw Mango Pickle('Avakai') is famous in south Indian dishes.
• Mango pulp is used as face mask to get glow on face.

  

Cautions with Mango:

• Mango(unripe) when eaten don't drink water immediately it will disturb tiny layers in throat because the sticky content in mango reacts with water and causes disturbance.
• Some people believe eating mangoes causes motions but its not true it may be caused by the chemicals used to ripe the mango. So,Eat organic mangoes.
• Mangoes shouldn't consumed by the people who are suffering from psoriasis,intestinal ulcers and skin diseases.
• Jumbal fruit,carom seeds,Cumin Seeds act as antidote for mangoes. 

Watermelon

Watermelon:
Watermelon is also called 'Turbuja' and the botanical name is 'Citrullus lanatus'. It was first found at Africa and then carried out to all parts of the world. A variety in bitter watermelon known as 'Hakim' is used widely in medical field. China is one of the highest producers of watermelon in the world.Seedless watermelons are sterile.Hybrid melons produced in America. watermelon wine is prepared by fermenting slices and showed significant health benefits. Unripe Watermelon Pickle is famous in China. Cube like watermelons are produced in Japan for convenience in packing.

 

Nutritional value with Watermelon:

• Watermelon gives 30 calories of energy per 100grams and contains 6% of sugars and 91% of water.
• Watermelon will cool the body by providing sufficient water content and prevents dehydration.
• Watermelon have 'lycopene' an antioxidant which eliminates toxins, free radicals from the body and acts as anti-inflammatory.
• Watermelon will protect from prostate cancer and prevents heart attack.
• Watermelon will maintain electrolyte levels in the body.
• Watermelon is used to cure asthma in recent years.
• Watermelon cures rheumatoid arthritis and colon cancers due to presence of thiamine and riboflavin.
• Watermelon seeds contain urease enzyme and proteins.
• Watermelon is the best prescription for the people suffering from blood pressure.
• Watermelon contains a compound called 'citrulline' which relaxes the body(similar to Viagra), lowers bad cholesterol and protects the heart.
• Watermelon contains Vitamin A (4%),beta-carotene(3%),Thiamine (vit. B1)(3%),Riboflavin (vit. B2)(2%),Niacin (vit. B3)(1%),
• Pantothenic acid (B5)(4%),Vitamin B6(3%),Choline(1%),Vitamin C(10%),Calcium(1%),Iron(2%),Magnesium(3%),Manganese(2%),Phosphorus(2%),Potassium(2%),Zinc(1%),Lycopene 4532 µg.
• Watermelon is used in homeopathic treatment for kidney troubles.
• Watermelon helps in better nerve and muscle functions due to presence of Potassium.
• Watermelon protects the eye sight due to the presence of Vitamin-A.
• Watermelon improves immunity system due to the presence of Vitamin-C.
• Watermelon seeds contain magnesium which controls blood pressure and protects heart.
• Watermelon seeds contain essential amino-acids (like arginine,tryptophan, glutamic acid, and lysine) which body cannot produce by its own.
• Watermelon contains small amounts of B complex vitamins which is essential to protect digestive and nervous system.
• Watermelon juice have no bad sugars that effect diabetic patients and produces 76 calories.
• Watermelon juice of 1 glass every day protects from rheumatoid arthritis,osteoarthritis,colon cancer and asthma.
• Watermelon have calcium which aids bone strength.
• Watermelon extract when consumed daily significantly reduces blood pressure.

Cautions with Watermelon:

• Fully ripe watermelons are rich in anti-oxidants. Avoid weightless,low color complexion, white or black marked watermelons.
• Watermelon is diuretic causes excess urination.
• Watermelon flesh can be available in many colors(yellow,red). But watermelons with red color flesh is considered as more nutritional.

Pineapple

Pineapple: 
Pineapple leaves used in textile industries to produce textile fiber. Philippines are the largest and India stands in 7th place in production of Pineapples. March - June is considered as Pineapples season. Pineapple plant is used as anti-inflammatory agent in traditional medicine. Scientifically, it is called as 'Ananas comosus' and belongs to the 'Bromeliaceae family' of genus 'Ananas'.

 
Nutritional value with Pineapple:

• Pineapple juice applied in bleeding wounds will stop blood loss.
• Pineapple juice cures burns while passing urine.
• Pineapple juice taken with a pinch of black pepper will cure Anemia, Morning sickness and bleeding Piles.
• Pineapple juice cures Ring worm, Eczema and Scabies when applied on affected area.
• Pineapple juice will increases hunger and aids better digestion when it is taken 40 minutes before meals.
• Pineapple juice with glucose is good to escape from sunstroke.
• Pineapple juice is good for people suffering from Jaundice, Hepatitis, Guanaria, Nephritis, Cystitis, Palpitation and Heart pain.
• Pineapple juices help to cure stones in passage of urine and help to cure Prostate Gland enlargement.
• Pineapple pieces with pinch of Black pepper powder and Rock salt aids digestion.
• Pineapple leaves rubbed with castor oil and lightly heated acts as a healing bandage for bulges and swellings.
• Pineapple will release unwanted gases and cures belching.
• Dry Pineapple pieces treated in slaked lime and soaked in sugar syrup is known as 'Pineapple Murabba' which will eliminate excess heat in the body and decreases disgusting and anger nature.
• Pineapple contains Thiamine (vit. B1)(7%),Riboflavin (vit. B2)(3%),Niacin (vit. B3)(3%),Pantothenic acid (B5)(4%),Vitamin B6(9%)
• Folate (vit. B9)(5%),Choline(1%),Vitamin C(58%),Calcium(1%),Iron(2%),Magnesium(3%),Manganese(44%),Phosphorus(1%),
• Potassium(2%),Zinc(1%).
• Pineapple contains Bromelain enzyme extracts which helps digestion in the intestinal tract by breaking down proteins in food.
• Pineapple rich in Vitamin-C which strengthens immunity power, eliminates ear infections, colds, flu and reduces free radical attack.
• Pineapple contains Thiamine and Manganese which produces energy and gives Antioxidant effect.
• Pineapple in diet will eliminate Muscular Degeneration.
• Pineapple is rich source of dietary fiber.
• Dried Pineapple looses all its nutrients and used for its sweet taste because it increases 3 times in sweetness when compared to fresh pineapple.

Beauty Regime with Pineapple:

• Pineapple juice used as face pack to remove dead cells and cure black spots on face. 
• Pineapple juice + milk + Almonds powder was applied on face to bring extra glow to skin.

Juices with Pineapple:

• Pineapple juice + honey eliminate fevers.
• Pineapple juice 2 spoons + Asafoetida 126 mg+ Rock salt 250 mg + ginger juice quarter spoon will cure stomach pains.
  Pineapple leaves juice + honey will eliminate worms in intestines.
• Pineapple juice very helpful to get menstruation regularly in the months.
• Pineapple juice and milk diet fights against Albuminuria disease.

Cautions with Pineapple:

• Excess consumption of pineapple may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and acute menstrual cramps.
• After eating pineapple, you might experience swelling or tenderness on the lips, inner cheeks and tongue due to reaction caused by pineapple's meat-tenderizing properties, and it will resolve itself.
• Pineapple is not recommended for pregnant women because it leads uterine contractions.

Jackfruit

Jackfruit:

Jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh country. In the forest area of Srikakulam district(Andhra Pradesh state, India), jackfruit is naturally grow rigorously. Vietnam and Thailand are the highest producers of Jackfruit in the world. Canned jackfruits are exported to world from these countries. A jackfruit contains 100-500 arils inside. Jackfruit chips which are fried in coconut oil and salted with added turmeric is famous in the state of Kerala. Jackfruit and Durian are looks similar but varies in taste.Jackfruit is sweet where as Durian is bitter.

Nutritional values with Jackfruit:

• Jackfruit is high saturated fat and cholesterol. Jackfruit delivers 95 calories per 100 grams. 
• Jackfruit contains Vitamin A (1%), beta-carotene(1%),Thiamine (vit. B1)  (9%),Riboflavin (vit. B2) (5%),Niacin (vit. B3)(6%)
• Pantothenic acid (B5)(5%),Vitamin B6(25%),Folate (vit. B9)(6%),Vitamin C(17%),Vitamin E(2%),Calcium(2%),Iron(2%),
• Magnesium(8%),Manganese(2%),Phosphorus(3%),Potassium(10%),Zinc(1%).
• Jackfruit seeds are rich in Vitamin B1, B2, starch and little amounts of Iron,Calcium.
• Jackfruit contains sticky substance called mucilage around arils (inside pieces). Due to this people apply oil on hands and knife.
• Jackfruit skin is used to make dolls as it is rough,hard and sharp.
• Jackfruit eliminates constipation.
• Jackfruit seeds are rich in fiber. People eat fried or boiled jackfruit seeds.
• Jackfruit is rich in potassium guard against blood pressure.
• Jackfruit root is used to cure fever and diarrhea.
• Jackfruit fights against  hypertension and  cancer due to presence of phyto-nutrients.
• Jackfruit root juice which is boilt will cure asthma and various skin diseases.
• Jackfruit is rich antioxidants and contains anti ulcer,anti aging compounds.
• Jackfruit improves body immunity by eliminating free radicals and protects tooth due to presence of Vitamin-C.
• Juckfruit(ripe) is mixed with jaggery for preparing sugary syrup jackfruit jam for long period usage.
• Jackfruit pulp is made into paste and dried to make chew-able candy.
• Jackfruit wood is used to make musical instruments.
• Jackfruit contains vitamin-A which improves vision functionality.
• Jackfruit contains simple sugars which gives instant energy.
• Jackfruit contains dietary fats which removes toxins and prevents colon cancer.
• Jackfruit have calcium which improves bone health and prevents osteoporosis.
• Jackfruit contains iron which improves blood and removes anemia.
• Jackfruit have magnesium which helps in better absorption of calcium.
• Canned jackfruit is called vegetable meat.
• Jackfruit contains small amounts of copper which maintains healthy thyroid.
• Jackfruit seed paste + Milk will cure wrinkles on skin when applied on face.
• Jackfruit seeds promotes hair growth by maintaining healthy blood circulation.
• Jackfruit leaves improves glucose tolerance in diabetic patents.

Cautions with Jackfruit:

• Some people are hypersensitivity to jackfruit which create allergic reaction.
• Jackfruit is not recommended for diabetic patients and pregnant ladies.
• Jackfruit is believed to weaken sexual vigor in men.

Orange

Orange:

Oranges are categorized in to sweet orange and sour orange. Oranges contains high amounts of Vitamin-C. Doctors always prescribe orange juice for patients for quick recovery. Oranges are also good in Vitamin-P (Potassium). Nagpur in India is famous for Oranges. A variety called Mandarin or loose jacketed orange is cultivated in Nagpur. November to February is the season for oranges. Brazil is highest in producing oranges. India was third in orange production after America. Oranges were given as Christmas gifts in England. Orange verity called blood orange has more antioxidants when compared to normal verities. Blood oranges are in thick blood color inside. Bitter verity in blood oranges which is known as Moro (deep blood orange) has highest percentage of anti-oxidants. Tarocco oranges are called as half blood oranges with more sweet taste. Sanguinello oranges are called full blood oranges. Satsuma oranges from china are small and sweet and can be easily peeled.

Nutritional values with Orange:

• Orange increase hunger.
• Oranges will clean the blood, eliminate unwanted gases in liver and stop bad odor in mouth.
• Oranges will eliminate thirst, gives cooling effect to body.
• Oranges will keep levels of water in body at the time diarrhea.
• Orange peel powder + Cardamom powder + Honey will cure vomit sensation.
• Oranges will clean worms in stomach, fight against - fever, vomiting and tasteless sensation in mouth.
• Oranges play important role in curing arthritis.
• Oranges will clean blood vessels by eliminating fat and protects heart.
• Oranges have good amounts of folic-acid.
• Oranges have potassium which gives energy to muscles and controls blood pressure.
• Oranges contain calcium which strengthens bones.
• Oranges contain magnesium which responsible for biochemical reactions in the body.
• Oranges have phyto-chemicals which improve oxygen levels in blood and improve immunity power.
• Oranges have white fiber content (inner white pulp) inside the peel which contains pectin. Pectin will decrease cholesterol levels in the body.
• Orange will fight against free radical attack.
• Orange contains a compound called limonin which fights against cancer cells.
• Oranges will relieve constipation by stimulating essential digestive juices.
• Orange peel contains pinene which acts as insecticide. Rub the peel on skin no mosquito will bite.
• Orange peel in vinegar can be used for floor cleaning.
• Orange peel can enhance glow of skin when it is rubbed on face.
• Orange peel +Cloves + Cinnamon in hot water give fragrance to living room.
• Orange - eating whole fruit is good for health compared to orange juice.
• Orange contains Vitamin A equiv. (1%), Thiamine (vit. B1) (8%), Riboflavin (vit. B2) (3%), Niacin (vit. B3) (2%), Pantothenic acid (B5) (5%), Vitamin B6 (5%), Folate (vit. B9) (8%),Choline (2%),Vitamin C(64%),Vitamin E (1%),Calcium(4%),Iron(1%),Magnesium(3%),Manganese(1%),Phosphorus(2%),Potassium(4%),Zinc(1%).
• Orange zest can be used for decorating food items and gives additional health benefits and added flavor.

Cautions with Orange:

• High amounts of vitamin-C eliminate iron content in the body. Consume 1-2 oranges per day.
• People suffering from Kidney stones shouldn't consume oranges. Oranges have oxalic acid.
• Wash thoroughly before consuming. Now a day’s heavy use pesticides on oranges lead to side effects.
• Don't add sugar in orange juice. Sugar will prevent absorbing vitamin-C and suppress immunity system.

Banana

Banana:
Banana and coconut play important role in Hindu traditional offerings to God.Banana trees are decorated in many Hindu marriages at entrance. In Thailand and Malaysia, people tie a thread around tree because they believe ghosts and spirits resides in the tree.

Nutritional values with Banana:

• Banana reduces high blood pressure and maintains normal heart function due to presence of potassium.
• Banana is good for atherosclerosis and keeps heart healthy.
• Banana promotes bone health and eradicates calcium loss due to heavy salts in diet.
• Banana + Milk will protect stomach from ulcers and keeps healthy stomach lining.
• Banana eliminates constipation due to presence of pectin(a soluble fiber).
• Banana quickly replaces electrolytes in body.
• Banana counter acts against age-related muscular degeneration.
• Banana increases friendly probiotics in colon and decreases the risk of colon cancer.
• Bananas are rich in high amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds which detox the body and protecting kidney health.
• Banana leaf will eliminate cold,cough, Tuberculosis,Asthma and increases hunger,reduces food poison and gives strength to sperm when we use it instead of plate.
• Banana (well ripened) + Ghee(50 grams) 3 times a day will control excess menstrual bleeding.
• Banana (well ripened) will reduce wounds occurred due to fire accidents  when it is used as an ointment.
• Banana will cure burns while passing urine.
• Banana root juice (3 spoons) + water(1 spoon) will reduce excessive heat in body.
• Banana +Amla juice+Honey +Rock Candy will reduce white discharge in women and cures anemia.
• Banana tree juice + turmeric can cure Vitiligo when applied as a paste.
• Banana Tree ash(2 grams) + water(1 cup) will cure all types stomach pains.
• Banana root ash + honey act as remedy for acidity.
• Banana + Cow urine can cure Asthma.
• Banana (raw) powder 3-5 grams +  water can act as remedy for vaginal displacement in women.
• Banana + Black pepper powder can cure cough.
• Banana root when tied to stomach of pregnant lady will make delivery process easy.
• Banana(raw) dried and powdered + Ghee will cure eye diseases,piles, can cause free motion and also cure many diseases.
• Banana + Milk will cure indigestion and constipation.
• Banana paste can cure foot cracks when applied.
• Banana +Almonds + Coconut +Jaggery will remove vitamin deficiency and cures anemia.
• Banana peel can remove warts on skin.Gently rub on the affected area.
• Banana keeps skin healthy due to rich antioxidants with potassium content.
• Banana +skimmed milkshake will helps in reducing weight.
• Banana peel powder is used to remove heavy metals in water.
• Banana contains Thiamine(vit. B1)(3%),Riboflavin (vit. B2)(6%),Niacin (vit. B3)(4%),Pantothenic acid (B5)(7%),Vitamin B6 (31%),Folate (vit. B9)(5%),Choline(2%),VitaminC(10%),Iron(2%),Magnesium(8%),Manganese(13%),Phosphorus(3%),Potassium(8%),Zinc(2%) and minute amounts of Fluoride.

Cautions with Banana:

• Always prefer to eat ripe banana.Ripe banana doesn't have any side effects.
• Some people suffer with banana allergy which cause skin irritation and diarrhea.
• Banana which is ripen naturally will have yellowish color with small black spots. If a yellow banana doesn't contain black spots it was ripen in a unnatural way using  calcium carbide.It was dangerous to health and leads to cancer.