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Mango - Health benefits application chemical constituents side effects and many more

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                                 Mango/Aam/Amba Mangifera indica L. (mango) is known as “ The king of fruits ” because it is the most popular fruit in tropical regions. It is the national fruit of India and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh. The mango belongs to genus Mangifera, which consists of numerous species of tropical fruits in the family of Anacardiaceae. Mangifera indica L. is native to India and Southeast Asia, where it has been cultivated for over 4000 years for the good qualities of the fruits.  It shows anti-oxidant, anti-viral, cardiotonic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory properties. Various effects like antibacterial, antifungal, anthelmintic, antiparasitic, antitumor, antibone resorption, antispasmodic, antipyretic, antidiarrhoeal, antidiabetic, antiallergic, immunomodulation, hypolipidemic, anti microbial, hepatoprotective, gastroprotective properties.           Click here for more information about Anti-oxidant and free radicals It has different nam

Chikoo/Sapota/Sapodilla - Health benefits, application, chemical constituents, side effects and many more

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  Chikoo/Sapota/Sapodilla Nature has blessed us with a wonderful flora and fauna, which has made our life beautiful. One of these wonders is a sapodilla fruit. Sapodilla, commonly known as Chickoo is such a fruit, which has a sweet taste that resembles a mixed flavour of brown sugar and beet root . It is liked by people of all ages . Sapodilla plum (Achras sapota or Manilkara zapota) is a tropical evergreen fruit tree belonging to the family of sapotaceae used in traditional system of Indian medicine. Ripe sapodilla fruits are eaten, which are rich in calories and contain sugars, acids, protein, phenolics, carotenoids and ascorbic acid and possess high antioxidant properties. It shows anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, antiglycative, hypocholesterolemic analgesic and spermicidal activities              Click here for more information about Anti-oxidant and free radical Marathi name (chikoo),  Hindi name (Chikoo),  English name

Jaggery/Gud - Health benefits, ayurvedic remedies, application, chemical constituents and many more

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   Jaggery/Gud - The Indian traditional sugar Sugar and sweet consumption have been popular and intrinsic to Indian culture, traditions, and religion from ancient times. Jaggery and Khandsari (type of partially refined to unrefined sugar with a strong molasses content and flavour) are the traditional source of sugar. Jaggery (Gur) is a natural sweetener made by concentration of sugarcane juice, contains all minerals and vitamins present in sugarcane juice. Jaggery is important in Indian diet , which is consumed either directly or used in preparation of various sweet based foods . Jaggery is generally called as “ medicinal sugar ” because of its use in Ayurveda as well as its comparison with honey. Jaggery, also known as Panela , is a rich source of minerals, proteins, and vitamins. These nutrients form the essential constituents of a healthy diet. Jaggery, in contrast with white sugar, contains a robust quantity of iron and copper percentage. The liberal vitamin content makes jaggery