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Pineapple (Ananas Cosmosus)

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English name: Pineapple
Sanskrit name: Ananas, Bahunetra phalam
Hindi name: Ananas
Tamil name: Annasi
Botanical name: Ananas cosmosus

Indications:

It is specially recommended during the following conditions

Abscesses
Pneumonia
Worm infestation
Exhaustion
Kidney infections
Kidney stones
Bronchitis
Digestive disorders
Menstrual disturbances etc.

Properties:

Balances vata & pitta
Increases kapha
It is sweet & sour in taste
Sweet after digestion
Hot in potency
Heavy to digest
Sharp & penetrating
Invigorating
Laxative
Anti inflammatory
Antibiotic properties
Antiseptic properties
Gland regulator
Excellent source of Vitamin A, C, carotene, choline, and to a lesser extent, Vitamin B
Rich in manganese & enzymes.

Ingredients:

Pineapple – ¼ fruit
Palm Sugar – 3 spoons full
Water – Desired Quantity

Preparation:

1. Peel the skin of the fruit & chop it.

2. Put the chopped fruit, palm sugar & water together in a mixer & grind it.

3. Filter & drink.

Glossary:

Vata – It refers to one of the three doshas. This is made of air and ether. This functional unit is characterized by movement, coldness, lightness and dryness in the body. When imbalanced it produces pain in various parts of the body.

Pitta – It refers to one of the three doshas. This is made of fire and water. This functional unit is characterized by heat, temperature and digestion in the body. When imbalanced it produces heat and burning sensation in the body.

Kapha – It refers to one of the three doshas. This is made of earth and water in our body. It is characterized by fluidity, strength and nourishment. When imbalanced it produces heaviness and phlegm in the body

Doshas – Literally that which can go out of balance. Bodily humor

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Member Comments ( 2 )

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(Posted by RheumatoidArthritis, South Africa Date : 2/23/2010 )

what does an average ripe pineapple weigh
how much juice from a pressed pineapple
how much juice from a ton of ripe pineapples
what is the weight left over of the pulp
(Posted by newwine9, Canada Date : 6/26/2009 )

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