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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White Butter – Made from buffalo milk

When we think of Janmashtami we think of butter – the food that Lord Krishna loved so much that he wouldn’t stop short of stealing it. While the diet and weight loss industry has shunned it into oblivion, making it the most feared food for dieters the world over, our ancestors used to use it abundantly in the form of white butter and ghee.

According to a renowned dietician to the stars, white butter and ghee are foods that do immense good for our bodies. Here is a list of benefits the yummy treat has.

According to Rujuta, ‘Rich in anti ageing Vitamin A and enzymes, makhan or white butter enhances not just taste of food but life itself. The food of Gods!’

1. Provides ‘healthy’ calories: Butter as we all know has a high calorie value. However, according to Rujuta, the foods that have high amounts of calories are also those that are much more beneficial to the body. Every 100 grams has about 750 calories. Learn how to track the number of calories you eat here.

2. Helps you lose weight: Yes, we are serious. White butter contains lecithin, a substance that helps in the proper assimilation and metabolism of cholesterol and other fat constituents. This makes you break down and use fats more efficiently, helping you actually lose weight. It also satiates any cravings you might have while you are dieting, therefore helping the weight loss process along. Here is a sample weight loss diet by our expert.

3. Helps treat minor infections: It has potent anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that make it a great way to boost one’s immune system and treat minor illnesses like an upset tummy or a cold and flu. Rujuta says, ‘Have you wondered why when you are ill, your mother used to give you homemade daal khichdi with a dollop of white butter or ghee? It’s because of it is great antibacterial properties.’

4. Boosts your immune system: Butter is made up of a unique molecular structure of saturated fat. This structure helps it retain a whole load of calcium, phosphorous and vitamin A and D. All these constituents boost one’s immune system. Here are some natural way to boost your immune system.

5. Makes you smarter and sharper: The molecular structure of butter helps it pass through the layers of tissue that are otherwise impermeable, like that of the brain. It helps the transportation of nutrients to the brain and takes away wastes from it making the brain function optimally. Here are some tips and tricks to give your brain some exercise.

6. Makes your skin glow: Butter is packed with the essential mineral selenium, a potent antioxidant along with vitamin E which helps to smoothen out the skin and keeps it healthy and elastic. This gives that healthy glow to one’s skin. Read about home remedies to make your skin glow naturally.

7. Helps fight cancer: It is packed with CLA or conjugated linoleic acid along with short chain and medium chain fatty acids that have anti-cancer properties.

8. Treats a number of ailments: In ayurveda a number of practitioners prescribe the use of white butter as a remedy for ailments such as ear problems, insomnia, bed wetting, sexual weakness, and even for mental illnesses. It is especially advised to mother-to-be during their fourth month of pregnancy since it helps nourish the growing child and eases labour.

9. Lubricates the joints: Due to its structure, it helps in the production of compounds that lubricate joints. It is especially great for people suffering from arthritis since it increases the lubrication between joints helping in reducing the pain associated with the condition. Read more about joint pain here.

10. Helps develop the brain and nervous system in children: Since butter contains Arachidonic Acid (AA) that plays an important role in brain function and the maintenance of healthy cellular structure, it is very good for the proper development of a child’s brain. Apart from that it has a unique highly absorbable form of vitamin D that is essential for the proper functioning of the synapses (portion between two nerves that helps the relay of information to and from the brain). Since children’s brains are still forming giving it the right and most essential nourishment is of utmost importance.

https://gheestore.in/uthukuli-butter/