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A dose of DRY fruits
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Free from side effects, dry fruits have strong medicinal properties.
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DO NOT underestimate the power in the little nuts and raisins. Dry fruits are a storehouse of nutrition and energy. In other words a health capsule. Besides they alleviate illness by correct use. Read on and find out the medicinal goodness these little nuts harbour.
Raisins are the dried form of grapes. They are highly efficacious in the treatment of constipation. Soak a few in a glassful of drinking water for 24-48 hours. Pit and eat them in the morning. The water can also be drunk. This gives excellent results in case of chronic constipation.
As a rich source of iron, raisins enrich blood. Thus they are useful in curing anaemia. For those who wish to gain weight consumption of raisins is helpful. They may be taken up to one kg a day in 30 gms or so at a time, in such cases.
Owing to its laxative property, the fig is an excellent remedy for haemorrhoids. Soak 2 or 3 dried figs in cold water overnight and have them the next morning. They should be taken similarly in the evening. Regular use of figs, in this manner, for 3 or 4 weeks will cure the disease. Figs are considered beneficial in the treatment of asthma. And in case of stubborn corns the milky juice of green figs helps to soften them.
Dates are one of the most nourishing dry fruits. Crush dates in the same water in which they have been soaked overnight after removing the seeds and take at least twice a week. This will strengthen the heart. Dates are an excellent remedy for getting rid of a hangover. In such cases, drinking water in which fresh dates have been soaked brings quick relief. The nicotinic content in dates is an excellent remedy for intestinal disturbances and it is a good laxative too.
In extreme dry cold weather, people with sinusitis suffer from pain in the nose. A quick and easy remedy to this problem is to apply a paste of walnut, made by grinding walnut in water, over the nose. Walnut tops in calorie contents among all the dry fruits. Hence it provides great strength to the body.
Cashew nut is one of the most popular dry fruit. In take of almond sharpens memory power and so it is very useful in case of the elderly who often find it difficult to remember things. A regular massage of the head with almond oil, every night before they retire for the day, is also helpful. Do so for a fortnight and feel the sharpening of your memory power. Almond powder can be used as an effective tooth powder also. Remove the rinds of a couple of almond, add a little of salt, camphor and ground cardamom. Rub it on your teeth every morning. This will strengthen the teeth and keep them shining. Consumption of almond helps in countering anaemia. Having almond mixed with a couple of dry dates in the mornings and night, besides the regular intake of green vegetables will help iron content in the blood. In case of weak eyesight, grind seven almonds and seven grains of black pepper together and mix it in water already sweetened with sugar. Have this mixture in the morning and evening. There will be a definite improvement in weak eyesight.
INDU NARAYAN
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