పండ్లలో సీతాఫలం ఆహార పధార్థాంగా ఆకలిని తీర్చడం మాత్రమేగాక, ఆరోగ్యాన్ని పెంచే ఔషధ గుణాలు ఇందులో దాగివున్నాయంటే ఆశ్ఛర్యం కలగక మానదు. సీతాఫలం ఆకు మొదలుకుని గుజ్జు తిన్న తరువాత పారవేసే గింజల వరకూ ఆరోగ్యానికి ఎంతగానో మేలు చేస్తాయని వైద్యశాస్త్రం నొక్కిచెపుతోంది. ఒక్కమాటలో చెప్పాలంటే పండులోని ప్రతి భాగం ఔషధమని చెప్పక తప్పదు. దేహాపుష్టి పెంపు నుంచి కొన్ని రకాల ధీర్ఘకాలిక వ్యాధులను నశింపచేసే శక్తి సీతాఫలాంనికి ఉంది. రోగనిరోధక శక్తిని ఇనుమడింపజేసే ఔషధ గుణగణాలు సీతాఫలంలో దాగి ఉన్నాయి. కొన్ని దీర్ఘకాలిక వ్యాధులను కూడా అంతమొందించే శక్తి సీతాఫలానికి ఉంది. సీతాఫలం ఒక సంజీవని మాదిరిగా పని చేస్తుంది.
- 1. హృద్రోగులు, కండరాలు, నరాల బలహీనత ఉన్నవారు.. దీన్ని అల్పాహారంగా తీసుకుంటే ప్రయోజనం ఉంటుంది. డైటింగ్‌ నియమాలు పాటించే వారు సైతం ఈ ఫలాన్ని నిరభ్యంతరంగా స్వీకరించవచ్చు.
- 2.ఈ ఫలంలో ఉండే విటమిన్-ఏ జుట్టు, కళ్లతో పాటు చర్మాన్ని కూడా ఆరోగ్యంగా ఉంచుతుంది.
- 3. ఇందులో ఉండే మెగ్నీషియం కండరాలకు ఉపశమనం కలిగిస్తుంది. గుండె జబ్బులు రాకుండా నివారిస్తుంది.
- 4. ఈ పండ్లలో ఉండే పోషకాలు శరీరంలో పేరుకుపోయివున్న కొవ్వును కరిగించడంలో కీలకపాత్రను పోషిస్తాయి.
- 5. పేగుల్లో ఉండే హెల్మింత్స్‌ అనే నులిపురుగుల నివారణలో సీతాఫలం ప్రభావవంతంగా పనిచేస్తుంది. ఈ పండు గుజ్జు అల్సర్లపై చక్కటి మందులాగా పనిచేసి ఉపశమనాన్నిస్తుంది. త్రిదోష నివారిణిగా శరీరంలో ఉండే వాత, పిత్త కఫ దోషాన్ని తగ్గించడంలో ప్యూరిఫైర్‌గా పనిచేస్తుంది.
- 6. ఈ పండ్లను ఎక్కువగా తినడం వల్ల రక్తహీనత తగ్గుతుంది. కడుపులో మంట, జీర్ణ సంబంధ సమస్యలున్నవారు ఈ పండ్లను ఎక్కువగా తినడం వల్ల మేలు జరుగుతుంది. అలాగే డైటింగ్‌ చేసేవారు ఈ పండ్లను క్రమం తప్పకుండా తీసుకుంటే మంచి ఫలితాలను పొందవచ్చని వైద్యులు సలహా ఇస్తున్నారు.
- 7. సీతాఫలంతో కొన్ని చిట్కాలు సీతాఫలంలోని గుజ్జును పాలతో కలిపి తాగితే శీరీరంలోని వేడి, అతి దాహం తగ్గుతాయి. జ్వరంగా ఉండి నాలు పిడచకట్టి ఒకటే దాహంగా ఉన్నప్పుడు సీతాఫలం గుజ్జును, పాలు కలిపిన మిశ్రమాన్ని ఇస్తే దాహ బాద తగ్గిపోతుంది.
- 8. బలహీనంగా ఉన్నపిల్లలకు, బాలింతలకు సీతాఫలం గుజ్జను తేనెతో కలిపి ఇస్తే అది వాళ్లకు అధిక శక్తి చేకూరడానికి ఉపకరిస్తుంది. సీతాఫలాల గుజ్జును జ్యూస్ లా చేసి పటికి బెల్లం లేదా చక్కెర వేసి పాలతో కలిపి ఇస్తే పాలిచ్చే తల్లులకు, ఎదిగే పిల్లలకు మంచి ఆహారం.
- 9. ఎదిగే పిల్లలకు రోజూ ఒకటి, రెండు పండ్లు తినిపిస్తే మంచిది. బలవర్థకమే కాదు.. ఫాస్పరస్‌, క్యాల్షియం, ఇనుము లాంటి పోషకాలు.. ఎముకల పరిపుష్టికి తోడ్పడతాయి
- 10. తలలో చుండ్రు వున్నవారికి ఎండిన సీతాఫలం గింజను మెత్తగా పొడి కొట్టి, ప్రతిరోజు ఆ పొడిని షాంపులాగా ఉపయోగిస్తూ స్నానం చేస్తే చుండ్రు తగ్గుతుంది. సీతాఫలం గింజల్ని పొడిచేసి తలకు రాసుకుంటే పేల సమస్య ఉండదు. మెదడుకు, నరాల వ్యవస్థకూ సీతాఫలం చాలా ఉపకరం అంటున్నారు.
- 11. పండులోని సల్ఫర్‌ చర్మవ్యాధుల్నీ తగ్గిస్తుంది. సీతాఫలం గుజ్జు శరీరంలోని క్రిములు, వ్యర్థపదార్థాలను వెలుపలికి పంపించి వేస్తుంది
- 12.సీతాఫలం పండు తింటే అజీర్తి మలబద్దకం తగ్గుతుంది. జీర్ణశక్తి పెరుగుతుంది. నరాలు, కండరాలు బలహీనత గలవారికి ఈ పండు మంచి ఫోషకాహారం. చర్మవ్యాధులు తగ్గిపోతాయి.
ఆస్తమా ఉన్నవారు మాత్రం సీతాఫలంను తీసుకోకూడదు. మధుమేహం ఉన్నవారు తినకూడదు. ఒకవేళ తినాలనిపిస్తే మామూలుగా పండిన పండును మాత్రం తింటే ఎలాంటి బాధా ఉండదు. అదే ఎక్కువగా పండిన పండును మాత్రం తిన్నట్లయితే అందులో గ్లూకోజ్‌ శాతం ఎక్కువగా ఉండి చక్కెర వ్యాధి గ్రస్తులకు ఎక్కువగా హాని చేస్తుంది. అలాగే లివర్‌ వ్యాధితో, మూత్రపిండాల వ్యాధితో బాధపడేవారు సైతం ఈ సీతాఫలానికి దూరంగా ఉండాలి
Contains:
* Thiamine (B1) - 0.05 to 0.08 mg
* Vitamin A -1 mg
* Riboflavin (B2) - 0.08 to 0.1 mg
* Natural Sugar - 14 to 18 gm
* Niacin (B3) - 0.5 to 0.8 mg
* Carbohydrate - 23.71 gm
* Iron - 0.7mg
* Total Acidity - 0.4 mg
* Energy - 76 to 96 cal (310 to 420 kJ)
* Protein - 1 to 4.3 gm
* Zinc - 0.2 to 2.7mg
* Magnesium - 32 to 88 mg
* Copper - 2.4mg
* Potassium - 250 to 578 mg
* Sodium - 4 to 14 mg
* Calcium - 17 to 22 mg
* Vitamin C - 22 to 43 mg
* Fibre - 1 to 3.2 g
* Total Soluble Solids (Brix) - 22.3%
Health and Nutrition Benefits of Eating Custard Apple
* Custard apple is a storehouse of Vitamin C, which is an anti-oxidant and helps in neutralizing free radicals.
* Vitamin A present in the fruit is good for hair, eyes and healthy skin.
* Custard apple contains magnesium, which plays vital role in relaxing muscles and protecting heart against diseases.
* Potassium and Vitamin B6 are also present in custard apple.
* Copper is yet another useful ingredient of custard apple.
* It is a rich source of dietary fiber, which helps in digestion.
* As it contains low fat levels, it is good for maintaining optimum health.
* The paste of the flesh of the fruit can be used for local application on ulcers, abscesses and boils.
* The fruit, in its unripe form, can be dried, crushed and used for treating diarrhea and dysentery.
* Custard apple serves as an expectorant, stimulant, coolant and haematinic and is even useful in treating anemia.
* The seeds of the fruit have insecticidal and abortifacient properties.
Benefits Of Custard Apple for Health:
1. Helps To Gain Weight:
Custard apple is an ideal snack and/or dessert for those who wish to put on some weight. A calorie-laden fruit, the sugars present in it make peps up the metabolic rate, thus, stimulating the appetite levels. The more your appetite is, the better the food intake will be. This, in turn, can help you gain weight.
2. For A Better Immune System:
Custard apples are excellent sources of the natural antioxidant Vitamin C. This vitamin is also renowned for its innate anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties. Include just one serving of this creamy fruit in your daily diet for a better resistance against infectious agents. It scavenges harmful free radicals in the body, preventing the onset of various illnesses and diseases.
3. Replenish Your Energy Levels:
Custard apple is an excellent source of energy. It helps to fight exhaustion and eliminates muscle weakness.
4. Natural Anti-cancerous Properties:
The bark of custard apple contains astringent properties and tannins, which is utilized for making herbal supplements. These supplements help in the treatment of several types of cancer and tumors. The fruit contains compounds like acetogenin and alkaloids that reduce the risk of cancer and renal failure. It acts against cancer cells, without adversely affecting healthy cells. Antioxidants such as asimicin and bullatacin are also found to have anti-cancer and anti-helminthes properties. These antioxidants neutralize the effects of free radicals, preventing cancer. It also contains significant fiber, which protects the colon membrane by warding off toxic substance from the gut, reducing the risk of liver and colon risk. It also provides protection from breast cancer.
5. For Better Brain Health:
Custard apple is a good source of B complex vitamins, which controls the GABA neuron chemical levels in the brain. This helps to calm down stress, tension, irritability and depression. It also protects from Parkinson’s disease. 100 grams of custard apple contain 0.6 grams of vitamin B6, amounting to about 20% of the daily recommended value.
6. For A Strong Dental System:
The skin of custard apple is helpful for fighting against tooth and gum pain.
7. Keep Anemia Away With Custard Apple:
The high levels of iron in custard apple are very beneficial for curing anemia. The fruit is excellent in treating vomiting, gout and vitamin B6 deficiency.
8. For A Better Vision:
Custard apple contains riboflavin and vitamin C, which helps to combat free radical destruction. This helps in maintaining good eyesight.
9. Lower The Risk Of Arthritis:
The high amount of magnesium in custard apple equalizes the water balance in the body and removes acids from the joint, reducing the symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis. Regular consumption also helps to fight muscle weakness. Custard apple also contains a decent amount of calcium, which is vital for bone health.
10. For Better Cardiovascular Health:
The well-balanced ratio of sodium and potassium in custard apple regulates and controls blood pressure fluctuations in the body. The high levels of magnesium in custard apple unwinds the smooth muscles of the heart and calms the jerks and cramps, thus preventing heart attack and stroke. Niacin and fiber in custard apple lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol in the body. It also prevents the absorption of cholesterol in the gut. Custard apple also prevents the free radicals from attacking lipid, promoting heart health.
11. Thwarts Off Diabetes:
The fiber in custard apple slows down the absorption of sugar in the body, reducing the risk of Type two Diabetes.
12. For A Stronger Digestive System:
This delicious fruit is very effective for treating indigestion. It flushes out the toxins from the intestine, aiding in proper functioning of the bowels. It also prevents stomach related diseases like heartburn, ulcer, gastritis and acidity. Custard apple in its unripe form is further dried and crushed to treat diarrhea and dysentery. One medium sized custard apple contains 6 grams of dietary fiber, amounting to almost 90% of the recommended amount. Fiber adds bulk to the stools, relieving constipation.
13. Good For Fetal Skin And Hair:
Custard apple contains high amounts of vitamin A and C, which is very beneficial for maintaining the skin, eyes and hair of the fetus.
14. Prevents Premature Labor:
Custard apple is an excellent source of copper. It is a trace mineral which helps the body to form hemoglobin. Pregnant women need 1000 micrograms of copper each day for proper development of the fetus. Low levels of copper in the body can lead to premature birth in the child. Consuming custard apple during pregnancy is very healthy.
15. Good For Fetal Brain Development:
Regular consumption of custard apple is also good for the growth of the baby. It also helps in the development of the brain of the fetus.
16. Excellent Source Of Iron:
Custard apple is a rich source of iron, which reduces the risk of premature birth of the baby. It reduces the extent of labor pain in expectant women. It is also known to increase the milk production in pregnant and lactating women.
17. Keeps Infections At Bay:
Custard apple contains high amounts of antioxidants, which keeps infection at bay.
18. Natural Antidote For Morning Sickness:
It also cures morning sickness in pregnant women. It fights nausea, numbness, food cravings and mood swings during pregnancy.
Custard apple is believed to be a good alternative to milk. Therefore, it is a perfect choice for pregnant women who are allergic to dairy products.
Benefits of Custard Apple for Skin:
19. Good For Skin Rejuvenation:
Custard apple is not only a delicious fruit, but is excellent for the skin as well. It contains nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B, antioxidants, which are required for rejuvenating the skin’s health.
20. Naturally Heals The Skin Infections:
The paste of custard apple is used to treat ulcer, abscesses, and boils. Vitamin C in custard apple helps in the healing of wounds and forming cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Consuming custard apple juice on a regular basis stimulates the development of new cells in the layers of the skin. It also assists in healing of abrasion and cuts. The latex of custard apple tree when applied on the skin treats skin diseases like inflammation, eczema and psoriasis.
21. Delays Ageing And Keeps Skin Youthful:
Regular consumption of custard apple thickens and stimulates the collagen to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. It increases the deposition of collagen and slows its breakdown, improving the elasticity of the skin. It also improves hydration in and around the cells. Vitamin C in custard apple combats free radicals in the body, providing a healthy, flawless and glowing skin. It promotes a healthy cell membrane. The antioxidants in custard apple neutralize free radicals, hastening the process of regeneration. It helps to delay the signs of ageing like age spots and blemishes. The antioxidants fight the harsh rays of the sun, protecting from sun damage. Consumption of custard apple helps in the regeneration of skin cells and contributes in making the skin youthful.
22. Keeps Skin Cancer Away:
The acetogenin compounds in custard apple help in the eradication of pre-cancerous skin lesion, preventing skin cancer.
23. Lowers Pigmentation Problems:
Custard apple decreases the clustering of melanin granules, reducing brown spots and pigmentation. It also helps to reverse the pigmentation caused due to the free radicals.
24. Eases Rosacea Symptoms:
The high levels of iron in custard apple increase blood circulation, reducing the symptoms of rosacea.
25. Good For Pimple-Prone Skin:
Consumption of custard apple decreases sebum production, controlling acne and pimples. Mix custard apple paste with lemon juice and use it three times a week to control sebum production. The anti-inflammatory properties of custard apple fight acne and clear the pores to prevent further breakout.
26. Natural Detoxifying Agent:
Custard apple is loaded with soluble fiber and antioxidants, making it an excellent laxative. Regular consumption of custard apple helps to get rid of toxins and waste, giving you a healthy and glowing skin.
Drinking custard apple juice evens out the skin tone and makes it firm by rejuvenating its appearance.
Benefits of Custard Apple for Hair:
Custard apple contains vital nutrients like iron, magnesium, vitamin A and phosphorus, which can benefit the hair in multiple ways.
27. Helps To Eliminate Lice:
Unripe custard apple fruit powder can help you to get rid of lice. Mix the powder with water or coconut oil and apply it on the scalp. Wash it off after 10 minutes to treat hair lice and nits.
28. For Better Collagen Levels:
Vitamin C in custard apple contributes to the development of collagen, a protein which makes up the major portion of our hair and scalp.
29. For A Luxurious, Moisturized Hair:
Custard apple seed oil is useful for taming wavy and coarse hair. It hydrates and moisturizes the scalp, making the hair lustrous, voluminous and shiny. The high levels of vitamin A in custard apple seed oil hydrate the hair without weighing it down.
30. Prevents Premature Graying:
The high levels of copper in custard apple contribute to the formation of melanin, preventing premature hair graying. It also maintains the natural color of the hair.
31. Natural Antidote For Scalp Infections:
The vitamin C and antioxidants in custard apple regulate the sebum production in the scalp, reducing dandruff and flaky skin.
32. For Better Hair Growth:
It inhibits scalp inflammation, preventing hair fall. It also facilitates the absorption of nutrients, providing nourishment to the hair. The high amount of iron in custard apple improves blood circulation in the scalp, stimulating the follicles to promote hair growth.
[Read: Health Benefits Of Custard Apples (Sitaphal)]
Other Benefits Of Custard Apple:
A decoction made of custard apple leaves promote healthy blood flow during menstruation.
The decoction can also be used to relieve dysentery, cold and fever.
The juice of unripe custard apple is useful for treating insect bites.
A paste made of custard apple leaves applied to the wound not only helps in healing, but also destroys the worms infested around the wounds.
Add the decoction of custard apple leaves to your bath water to alleviate rheumatic pains.
Sniffing crushed leaves of the custard apple plant prevents fainting spells and dizziness. Add a few drops of the decoction in the nose can bring an unconscious person back to consciousness.
Custard Apple Nutritional Value
Custard apple is a packed with several essential nutrients. The fruit is a storehouse of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin B6. It contains 35 grams of Vitamin V, amounting to 40% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C. It contains minerals like potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, copper, and dietary fiber.
Side Effects Of Custard Apples:
Custard apple is very cold in nature, so do not consume it in excess amounts as it can make one sick.
The seeds of custard apple fruit are poisonous. Do not consume it.
Since these fleshy, creamy fruits are rich in sugar, diabetes patients are advised to not consume custard apple in high amounts.
Now it is time you start including custard apple in your diet and reap the benefits it renders your health, hair, and skin.
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