Dates; Medicinal Uses, Interesting Fats


Scientific Name:

  • Phoenix dactylifera

Interesting Facts:

  • The proportion of Calcium and Phosphorus are almost same as remain in Human body.
  • Full of minerals and essentials vitamins.
  • Basically it is fruit of Deserts but Dates can be found in all over India though the fruits quality are better in deserts,
  • Dates for the middle east are considered best for the taste and benefits,
  • Origin is somehow not known but believed to be in Iraq.
  • Used as staple food in Middle east and Indus valley.
  • Evidences said that even 6000 BC there was some history of Dates cultivation.
  • Fossil study shows some evidence of Dates presence even 50 million years ago.
  • Egypt, Iran, and Saudi Arabia are the tree top producer of dates.
  • In Pakistani a syrup of dates used in lather industry for coating bags to prevent leakage.

Medicinal Properties & Uses:

  • Regular consumption of dates keeps us fit and fine.
  • Regular consumption of dates keeps the cancer away.
  • Regular consumption of dates is very much beneficial for our nervous system.
  • Regular consumption of dates is very nutritious that is why used by many pharmaceutical companies as body mass enhancing formulas.
  • Regular consumption of dates is good for people suffering from Anemia.
  • It is the source of almost all know minerals and vitamins essentials for us.
  • Regular consumption of dates is even good for diabetic patients as it contains natural sugar and beneficial nutritious things.
  • Regular consumption of dates is recommended for those who are physically weak.
  • Regular consumption of dates is beneficial in recovery periods from any chronic illness.
  • Regular consumption of dates is very much beneficial for pregnant women.

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