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The health benefits of apricot include its ability to treat indigestion, constipation, earache, fevers, skin diseases, cancer and anemia. Apricot oil is useful for treating strained muscles and wounds. It is also believed that apricot is good for skin care, especially for women. Hence it is added in various cosmetics.
Apricot is consumed directly, or dried and eaten as dry-fruit. It is also used in preparation of juice, jam, squash and jelly. Apricot oil is also obtained from its kernel.
The health benefits of apricot include the following:
- Constipation: Apricots are rich in fiber and hence are good for smooth bowel movements. It is often recommended to patients who are regularly suffering from constipation due to its laxative natures. It also aids in overall digestion of food.
- Earache: Apricot oil is good for earache.
- Fevers: Apricot juice is often given to patients suffering from fever as it provides necessary vitamins, minerals, calories and water to the body. It also detoxifies the body. Some people also use steamed apricot during fevers.
- Skin disorders: Apricot oil is good for skin care. It is quickly absorbed by the skin and does not keep the skin oily when applied. Apricot is not just useful for maintaining the skin smooth and shiny, it also aids in treating a number of skin diseases including eczema, itching, scabies, etc.
- Anemia: Owing to the presence of iron and copper, apricot, when consumed helps in the formation of hemoglobin. It this helps in treating anemia.
- Cancer: The seeds of apricot are believed to aid in treating cancer.
- Asthma: It is also believed that apricot oil is anti-asthmatic in nature and helps in treating the disease.
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