Jackfruit health benefits

Ripe jackfruits benefits

Useful in treating disorders of vata dosha imbalance like neuralagia (pain in the nerves anywhere in the body), paralysis, constipation, bloating etc., 

Indicated in:

Raktapitta - bleeding disorders such as nasal bleding, heavy periods, etc., 

Kshata - injury, bleeding 

Kshaya - depletion of body tissues, weight loss, tuberculosis 

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Helps with:

Muscles: improves muscle strength 

Strength: promotes strength 

Weight: improves weight 

Sex: is aphrodisiac, increases quality of semen (as per bhojana kutumba)  

fatigue: trests fatigue 

immunity: improves immunity 

https://www.easyayurveda.com/2017/05/24/jackfruit-uses/ 

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Medicinal properties of Jackfruit

According to texts of ayurveda the medicinal properties of jackfruit varies in various stages of its development. The raw fruit increases vata and kapha where as ripened fruit alleviates vata and pitta. The fruit is heavy to digest and sticky in nature. It enhances the moistness of tissues. It acts as body coolant.

The latex of this tree has anti-inflammatory properties. Hence it is recommended in inflamed abscesses and wounds. Poultice of jackfruit latex helps to reduce pain and swelling in abscesses and wounds.

The flesh of smaller fruits is very heavy to digest. It may cause indigestion. Ingestion of raw jackfruit may cause constipation. Hence jackfruit has to be eaten before consuming food. Jackfruit is a strict no for patients who suffer from digestive disorders and ascitis.

The bark of jackfruit tree helps to reduce intestinal motility and hence useful in diarrhea and dysentery. The decoction of bark is used for this purpose.

Fully ripened fruit is very helpful in increasing quality and quantity of semen. It helps to increase sperm count and sperm motility. Weak and skinny people are largely benefited by ripened fruit as it increases body bulk and body energy level.

The decoction of leaves and roots are used in diseases of skin. The leaves also help to reduce effects of poison.

The jackfruit is widely used in Chinese folk medicine. They consider it as having cooling and nutritious properties. The flesh and seeds are used to reduce influence of alcohol. Roasted seeds are regarded as aphrodisiac and given to patients who suffer from low libido, erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. The ash of bark and leaves are mixed with coconut oil and applied on wounds.

Precaution: Jackfruit should not be consumed by pregnant women and persons suffering from ascities, and digestive disorders.

https://www.boloji.com/articles/11084/ayurveda-medicinal-properties-of-jackfruit

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In Kerala and Karnataka, there are more than 200 receipes with jackfruits (my note - shows its improtance and benefits). It's looked down as a poor man's fruit. It does not enjoy high social status. 

In Tamil Nadu, it is generally eaten only when it is ripe. 

In north India, it is only used as a vegetable. The ripe fruit is usually not eaten. 

Jackfruit used to be a staple food in states such as Kerala during the rainy season when people, especially the poor communities, ran out of rice and vegetables. It can even replace rice and wheat, the common starch staple, and it’s far more nutritious than mangoes, oranges and other tropical fruits. But is not looked down a poor man's food in the regions where it is produced. 

About Rs. 2,000 crores worth of jackfruit is wasted per year in India on conservative estimates. Atleast, Rs. 450 crores worth of fruit is wasted in Meghalaya alone. 

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/interviews/food/-the-jackfruit-will-definitely-become-the-most-sought-after-fruit-in-the-coming-years-in-india--50450

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Most households in the countryside have atleast one jackfruit in their backyard. 

https://www.onmanorama.com/food/features/2020/04/22/jackfruit-season-on-countryside-celebrates.html

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