Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) Medicinal Uses

Apricot Dried

Apricot FruitThe Apricot is a small tree, classified with the plum. The fruit is a drupe, yellow to orange in colour. There is a single seed in the middle. The native is said to be China. Greek physicians regarded it as a food medicine.
Research on Apricots says that it possess the highest levels and widest variety of carotenoids. Carotenoids prevent heart diseases and protects from cancer.

100 grams contains:
(The values are approximate only and not exact)

ContentQuantity
Energy241 Kcal
Carbohydrates63gm
Sugar53gm
Protein3.4gm
Fat0.5gm
Fibre7gm
Calcium100mg
Phosphorous70mg
Iron4.6mg
Vitamin A180µg
Vitamin C2mg
Vitamin E4.33mg
Niacin2.59mg
Magnesium32mg
Potassium1.16gm
Sodium10mg

Medicinal Uses:

* It is excellent for anaemia due to its high content of iron.
* Apricot is a good remedy for constipation. Regular use of apricot stimulates smooth bowel movement due to its high fibre. Eat 2 or 3 to see the effect.
* It maintains good health.

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