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apple      The apple, as a fruit, contains between 83 and 93 % water.

     Nutritional Information about the Apple: apple is also known to contain free and combined organic acids , pectin's , proteins , Ca, Na, Fe, K, P and in small quantities Si ,Al , S, Co etc.

     Apples also contain Vitamins A, B, C and PP in the exterior part of the fruit. Very important is the fact that the skin of the apple contains two times the quantity of Pentatonic acids and vitamin C than in the pulp.


Therapeutic recommendations:

Internal:

apple       Because of its moderate acidity it helps the digestive system, provoking trough reflex act an important growth of saliva and gastric secretions.

  • Apple eaten with its skin is a little bit laxative, absorbing the toxins and microorganisms from the intestine level.
  • Apple without the skin represents an important treatment for children in acute and chronic diarrhea.
  • The diuretic action is evident but more important is the massive elimination of uric acid.
  • They also have a favorable action in high blood pressure which, combined with its properties to reduce cholesterol make from apple a good recommendation in atherosclerosis.
  • Apples are also good in diets against obesity.
      Doctors also noted favorable results in infantile diabetic treatment with apples and tomatoes diets.

      At the nervous system level they have a calming action, being known the fact that an apple eaten before bed helps and eases the sleep.

External:

  • Traditional medicine recommends warm covering of boiled fruits in ear pains.
Cosmetic:

  • Apple juice helps invigorate tissues. You can use the juice to massage cheeks and breasts for a relaxing effect.
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