Pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr.), a member of the Bromeliaceae family, is a native to South America and imported to Europe by Spanish explorers. Fruit along with the crown is used for decoration purposes. Citric, malic and ascorbic acids are present in good quantities in pineapple fruits.
Due to its medicinal properties, fruit is used as a constituent of several home remedies and folk medicines. Fruit juice is known to expedite labor and reduce sea sickness for its functionality as an antidote. Pineapple is used as a good remedy for venereal diseases and killing intestinal worms.It helps in achieving abortion if flesh of the young fruit is ingested along with honey in the morning for 3 days
Other health benefits of pineapple include strengthening of bones and connective tissues, maintenance of oral health and helping the healing process after a dental surgery. It is also used to suppress cough, treat colds, sore throats and acute sinusitis. Presence of Bromelain makes it useful in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and speed up recovery from injuries. Numerous health benefits and side effects may be explored in the article hub.me/a3zoI
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