Fruits

 

Name	Scientific name	Health benefits/ Medicinal uses
Apple	Malus domestica	Reduce heart problems, Prevents from asthma and from diabetes, acts as strong antioxidant and decrease aging, Decrease lipids oxidation and decrease cholesterol, Inhibit cell proliferation and prevent from cancer, Prevents constipation
Apricot	Prunus armeniaca	Contain vitamin A that protects eyes. Protect from heart diseases. Act as an antioxidant. Rich in fiber. Prevent constipation.
Avocado	Persea americana	Contains vitamin A, B,C and minerals calcium and phosphorus. Useful in malnutrition,constipation,sleeplessness and nervousness
Banana	Musa acuminata Colla	Bananas are good source of vitamin B6, C, magnesium and potassium. Contain sugars, fructose and glucose. Good for muscle contraction, helps in production of collagen and acts as an antioxidant. Protect gastrointestinal tract, helps in diarrhea and constipation.
BlackBerry	Rubus species	Antioxidant, acts against cancer, with the presence of phytoestrogens, fight against breast and cervical cancers. Protect from heart diseases. Improves eye sight. It has anti inflammatory action.
Blackcurrant	Ribes nigrum	Rich in vitamin C and potassium. Antioxidant, acts against cancer. Protect from heart diseases. Improves eye sight. It has anti inflammatory and anti arthritic action.
blueberries	Vaccinium ovalifolium	Rich in antioxidants and anti aging
breadfruit	Artocarpus altilis	Lowers blood pressure, relieves asthma, prevent skin infections and diseases and benefits from diarrhea
coconut	Cocos nucifera	Coconut water keep the body cool, carry nutrients to cells, provides body fluids, detoxify and fight against viruses, cleanse digestive tract, aid in fighting against diseases
cherries	Prunus species	Antioxidant, reduce inflammation, lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer
custard apple	Annona reticulata	Contain vitamin A, thiamine B1, riboflavin B2, niacin B3 and minerals zinc, magnesium, copper, potassium, sodium and calcium. Good source of vitamin C and acts as an antioxidant. Good for eyes. Protects skin. Serves as expectorant ad stimulant.
Durian	Durio dulcis	Source of vitamin C, Potassium and an amino acid tryptophan
Fig	Ficus carica	Contain potassium and fiber. Controls blood pressure, lose weight, and promotes bone density and bone health. Protect from macular regeneration and eye problems
Jackfruit	Artocarpus heterophyllus	Lower blood pressure, helps in diarrhea, provides anti cancer activity, acts as an anti-aging, antioxidant and anti ulcerative agent
loganberry	Rubus × loganobaccus	Contain vitamin C, K, folate and dietary mineral copper. Rich in fiber. Maintains good health and involves in weight loss
mangosteen	Garcinia mangostana	Antioxidant, anti aging and protects from diseases
Peach (nectarine)	Prunus persica var	Protects from anemia, blood pressure, constipation, inflammation of kidney, protects from asthma, improves digestion, improves skin condition, helps in removal of intestinal worms
pear	Pyrus calleryana	Contains vitamin A, B1, B2, C, E and folic acid. Act as an antioxidant; reduce heart problems and muscular problems, reduce cholesterol, protects from constipation, inflammation and osteoporosis
Persimmon (American)	Diospyros virginiana	Rich in Vitamin A, C and fiber. Contains antitumor compounds. Please get more information on this fruit. It is suggested that it may interact with food contents in the stomach
pineapple	Ananas comosus	It contains vitamin C, potassium, calcium, manganese and fiber. It is low in fats. Build healthy bones. Protect from cold and cough. Suppress cough and smoothens mucus.
strawberries	Fragaria ananassa	Antioxidant, acts against cancer, with the presence of phytoestrogens, fight against breast and cervical cancers. Protect from heart diseases. Improves eye sight. It has anti inflammatory action
Grapefruit	Citrus paradise	Grapefruit contains vitamin A, B (thiamine, niacin), calcium and iron. Promote weight loss, increase metabolism, fluid content, protects from cold, viral infections, liver detoxification, natural anti septic for wound healing
Guava	Psidium guajava	It is rich in vitamin C. It also has vitamin A and B. It has calcium and phosphorus. Reduce blood pressure and acidosis. Protect from asthma. Reduce weight loss and obesity. Benefit from scurvy, vitamin C deficiency.
Kiwi	Apteryx mantelli	Anti-oxidant relieves from cough and cold. Prevents asthma. Contain fiber. Reduce weight.
papaya	Carica papaya	Contains vitamin A, B (thiamine, riboflavin and niacin), C, E and K. Calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium make up the minerals in papaya. Improves healing of burns, relives from inflammation, prevents nausea, acts as an anti-oxidant
lime	Citrus species	Rich in vitamin C. Protect from scurvy. Protect gums, helps in prevention of peptic ulcers, maintain good digestion relieves from constipation, piles, and prevent respiratory disorders, gout, weight loss, skin, urinary disorders
White grapes	Vitis aestivalis	Prevent heart disease, abnormal blood clots, lowers cholesterol and acts as a powerful antioxidant
Red grapes	Vitis aestivalis	Prevent heart disease, abnormal blood clots, lowers cholesterol and acts as a powerful antioxidant
plum	subgenus Prunus	Contain vitamin A, C, E and minerals, potassium and iron. Antioxidant, anti cancer, lowers cholesterol, improves immune system and acts as laxative
peach	Prunus persica	Contain vitamin A, B, C, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Protect from high blood pressure, anemia, acidosis, bronchitis, asthma and nephritis. Prevent cancer. Improves skin condition
pomegranate	Punica granatum	Reduce cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, acts as an antioxidant, protect cartilage and prevent osteoporosis
quince	Cydonia oblonga	Provide vitamin C and mineral potassium. Antioxidant, lowers blood cholesterol, improves digestion, lowers blood pressure
Orange	Philadelphus coronaries	Contain vitamin C, Beta carotene, calcium, folic acid, magnesium and potassium. Powerful antioxidant, improves bone density and bone mass. Improve nerve function. Reduce blood pressure and maintain proper nutrient balance.
tamarillo	Solanum betaceum	Antioxidant, prevent form diseases
ugli	Citrus reticulata	Vitamin C, Antioxidant, prevent from cancer, heart diseases
Watermelon	Citrullus lanatus	Good source of vitamin A and C and minerals. Antioxidant, prevent asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis. Provide fluid and nutrient balance