Curative Properties of Fruits

Certain fruits can combat specific ailments.  However, in the therapeutic use of any fruit as a treatment for specific disease, nothing except that particular fruit or its juice should be taken in the system at the time of treatment.  For example, when using lemon juice as a food remedy, the juice should be taken at least half an hour before consuming any other food.

It has been found that fruit sugars, calcium, iron, vitamin A, B-complex and C control the gradation of heart energy.  Hence, eating fruits like apple, lemon, orange and pomegranate can aid the proper functioning of the heart and keep it healthy even in old age.  Fruits like apple, date and mango have a direct action on the central nervous system.  Regular use of these fruits in the diet will sharpen memory and prevent nervous exhaustion, mental tension, hysteria and insomnia.

All berries, being extremely rich in iron, phosphorous and sodium, are highly beneficial for blood building and nerve strengthening.  The lemon can be a good food remedy in case of liver ailments, indigestion and rheumatism.  Watermelons make the best kidney cleansers.   Fresh and fully ripe fruits like grapes, apples, bananas and figs are best suited for all brain deficiencies.  The kernel of walnut is a positive remedy for weakness of the brain.  The soothing qualities of pineapple and pomegranates are helpful in catarrh, hay fever and other chronic nasal and bronchial ailments.  The common cold may be treated with grapefruit juice.

A generous intake of fruits in the diet will enable a person to lead a healthy life.  Fruits prevent all diseases and keep a person smart, energetic and active all through his life up to the ripe old age. 

Source: H. K. Bakhu, Foods That Heals