Apple, the King of Fruits

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.

Uses

Apples regulate the digestive system, preventing constipation and stopping diarrhea; also neutralizing the effects of rich fatty foods. They help purify the blood, clear gout and rheumatism, and prevent gallstones. They also help to keep the teeth clean.

Tea made from apple tree bark is an old fashioned remedy. It is said to be a tonic, relieves biliousness and intermittent fever, helps digestion (too much stomach acid, eat sweet apples; not enough stomach acid, eat sour apples), dysentery, boils, insect stings, rabid dog bites, and toothache.

Peeled and grated apple relieves flatulence and diarrhea. A fasting diet of 1 or 2 days of unripe apples should do the job. As a laxative, eat 2 or more apples, very effective. Apple peels can be dried and made into a tea, recommended for rheumatism, regulates blood sugar in diabetes. Apple wine is an ancient cure-all, mentioned by Galen in the 2nd century AD. Wine at least 2 years old should be used. Apple juice will turn to apple cider and if aged will become hard apple cider with alcoholic content.

Studies show that apples can reduce blood cholesterol levels. According to one reference, the ordinary apple cider is not fit to be used.