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Jujube fruit benefits are well known since ancient
times. Jujube fruit is used as herbal medicine for thousands of years in
China and other Asian countries. As this fruit is highly nutritious and
packed with various vitamins and minerals, it helps in the formation and
maintenance of the blood stream, body hormones, bones, muscles, skin,
hair, body enzymes and neurotransmitters.
Jujube fruit has potent health benefits. It has calming properties and
is a good source of natural antioxidants.
Consumption and dosage of the jujube fruit entirely depends on the
severity of the medical condition which is being treated. However, 10 gm
to 30 gm is the ideal amount of jujube fruit extract which must be
consumed by the patient.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF JUJUBE
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Jujube fruit benefits are mainly offered by the
nutrients present in it.
1. The unripe fruit increases thirst, lessens expectoration and
biliousness.
2. Because of mucilaginous property of the fruit, it acts as herbal
medicine to treat sore throat. 3. As this fruit is high in vitamin A, C
and potassium, it strengthens the immune system of the body. Thus it
helps in prevention of common colds and cough.
4. It helps in the formation and maintenance of the blood stream, body
hormones, bones, muscles, skin, hair, body enzymes and
neurotransmitters.
5. It is also loaded with 18 out of the 24 important amino acids. It
helps in the formation of more than 50,000 proteins of the body. All
this, actually triggers the wound healing process.
6. It has soothing effect on the nervous system and acts as a natural
sedative.
7. It relieves stress and anxiety.
8. Jujube fruit helps lower blood pressure.
9. Jujube fruit boosts your immune system.
10. Jujube helps cure some of the liver diseases. It is found that the
jujube offers protection against liver injury by acting as an
antioxidant.
11. Jujube fruit is used to treat anemia and purpura.
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12. It has anti-oxidant properties. So it helps in delaying the process
of skin aging.
13. One of the most important jujube fruit benefits is that it inhibits
the growth and movement of free radicals. Vitamin C is a good
antioxidant and helps to control the growth of the tumor causing cells
and cells that can lead to cancers.
14. The berries are blood purifier and an aid to digestion.
15. The ripe fruit is sweet, sour, and has flavor, not good for
digestion; causes diarrhea in large doses.
16. When jujube extract is combined with certain herbs like ginger,
licorice, and mint, it soothes achy throat muscles.
17. The jujube extract is useful in control of cold and flu (fever).
18. It has anti-carcinogenic properties.
19. According to the recent study, water extract of the jujube fruit was
found effective for inhibiting the tumor causing cells and cells that
can lead to leukemia.
20. Jujube extracts are also used to manufacture skin care products to
reduce wrinkles, dryness, redness, swelling and for relief from sunburn.
Other jujube fruit benefits –
Other uses of this fruit includes:
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21. The dried ripe fruit is a mild laxative and expectorant.
22. The fruit seed is astringent; tonic to the heart and brain; allays
thirst.
23. The seed is an aid to digestion.
24. The alkaloids and other chemicals present in the jujube seed can
help you get rid of anxiety and provide antioxidant protection to cells.
25. The seeds are also reported to have a sedative effect and
recommended as a soporific.
26. An ointment made of the seeds with some bland oil is locally used as
a liniment in rheumatism.
27. The plant is considered to have anti tubercular properties.
28. They are also prescribed to stop nausea and vomiting and for relief
from abdominal pain in pregnancy.
29. They are also given as an antidote to aconite poisoning, and used in
poultices and other applications for wounds.
30. The seeds are also used for the treatment of diarrhea.
31. For its fresh and sweet smell, many people like keeping jujube
leaves and flowers in their houses in order to keep the bugs and other
insects away.
32. Jujube fruits are also found useful in the treatment of itching,
which is caused by several skin disorders, hysteria.
33. It acts as energy booster in cases of fatigue, loss of energy and
lack of appetite.
So, incorporate this low calorie fruit in your diet and reap several of
jujube fruit benefits.
NOTE –
Jujube Fruit Side Effects –
There are no known side effects of jujube fruit.
But it is better to consult your physician before eating jujube fruit if
you are suffering from
• bloating,
• intestinal parasites and/or
• excessive phlegm |