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(a)What are the benefits of Apple for Diabetes mellitus?

Diabetes also referred to as Madhumeha is thanks to an aggravation of Vata and impaired digestion. Impaired digestion results in an accumulation of Ama (toxic remains within the body thanks to improper digestion) within the pancreatic cells and impairs the function of insulin. Apple corrects the impaired digestion and reduces Ama. This thus helps control high blood sugar level.

(b)What are the benefits of Apple for Obesity?

An increase in weight is thanks to unhealthy food habits and lifestyle which results in a weak digestive fire. Taking Apple in breakfast helps to manage weight as it improves Agni (digestive fire) and removes excessive Ama from the body. It also works as a laxative when it’s taken within the morning thanks to its Rechana (laxative) nature.

(c) What are the benefits of Apple for Constipation?

Constipation is caused due to an aggravated Vata Dosha. This can be due to the Apple helps to control constipation when taken in the morning because of its Rihanna (laxative) properties. It also helps to control diarrhea by regulating the function of intestinal tract due to Kashia (astringent) nature.

(d) What are the benefits of Apple for Heart disease?

Apple is rich in flavonoids and antioxidants. These help in the reduction of cholesterol and formation of blood clots.

(e) What are the benefits of Apple for Fever?

Apple may be useful in managing fever due to the presence of triterpenoids. Friedelin, a triterpenoid, has antipyretic activity.

(f) What are the benefits of Apple for Cancer?

Apple is rich in antioxidants, phenolic acids and flavonoids. They inhibit the progression of cancer cells by interfering with the cancer cell formation pathways.

(g) How effective is Apple?

Alzheimer’s disease, Atherosclerosis (plaque deposition inside the arteries), Cancer, Constipation, Diabetes mellitus Fever, Gallbladder stones, Hay fever, Heart disease, Lung cancer, Obesity, Scurvy, Teething problem.