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Potatoes are a very common constituent of our diet and they can be served in combination with many other vegetables. They are available in all seasons. Potatoes stimulate the formation of all the elements of the body and impart strength to the body.

Beetroot

Beetroots destroy vata and diseases arising from the formation of vata. They are also useful in kappa diseases. They increase the muscle and fat content of the body and thereby make it strong.

Mustard (Sarson)

Mustard is good for constipation and other abdominal diseases.

Cabbage

Cabbage is a sweet vegetable useful in kapha and pitha diseases. It helps in the treatment of diabetes, diseases of the urinary system, skin diseases, leucoderma, leprosy, asthma, bronchitis, infections of the skin like boils, cellulitis etc.

Bitter Gourd (Karela)

Karela is useful in the treatment of fever, diabetes and jaundice.

In addition it is also useful in the treatment of intestinal worms, dysentery and some skin diseases.

Amorphophallus (Jimikand Suran)

Suran is useful in the treatment of piles and diseases related to an enlarged spleen.

Brinjal (Baingan)

Brinjal relieves diseases related to vata and kapha. It is a sexual stimulant and increases fertility.

Beans (Same Phalli)

Beans increase strength and are useful in diseases related to Vats and Pitha.

White Gourd (Dudhi)

Dudhi improves vision and is useful for all loose constipation, diseases of the female reproductive organs, fevers, bronchitis, asthma, dysentery and urinary infections.

Snake Gourd (Padwal)

Snake gourd is good for abdominal disorders like constipation and dysentery. It is good for fevers, liver and spleen disorders.

Spinach (Palak)

Spinach is a mild laxative. Thereby it serves to stimulate the appetite also. It stimulates the production of many enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract and also helps to enrich the blood with many minerals especially iron. Various abdominal problems, mild to moderate fever, swelling of the eyes and long-standing

constipation are all the other indications for the use of spinach.

Amaranth (Chaulai)

Amaranth stimulates digestion, improves urinary flow and eases bowel movements It improves appetite and enriches the blood.

This vegetable is very useful in constipation, some kinds of dysentery, liver disorders, enlarged spleen, eye diseases and long standing fevers.

Fenugreek (Methi)

Fenugreek improves the digestive power. It also helps in conditions where there is loss of appetite, bowel disorders (like dysentery) intestinal worm infestation, fever, swelling of the eyes, pain in the joints, distension of the abdomen and other vata-related disorders. (Its role in reducing blood sugar is acclaimed by some researchers).

Ghosala (Turia)

Turia increases milk production in lactating mothers. It is a sexual stimulant. Abdominal pain, distension, flatulence, fever and diseases of the uterus are relieved by the use of this

vegetable. It also destroys intestinal worms and helps cure piles.

Coriander (Dhania) and Mint Leaves (Phudina) Coriander improves the taste of food. They are useful in conditions like indigestion, piles, emaciation, intestinal worms and dysentery.

Cucumber (Kakdi)

Cucumber is beneficial in Pltha and various diseases related to it.

It helps to cleanse the urine and is also useful in cases of renal stones. It has also been proved to be very useful in leprosy, burning paresthesiae and burning in the urine.

Radish (Mulah /Muli)

Radishes cure various abdominal disorders like stomach aches, abdominal distension, flatulence or gas formation, loss of

appetite and constipation. They are also used in the treatment of piles, obstruction in urinary flow and renal stones. Chewing on a radish instantly cures hiccups. It is also used in skin diseases and leprosy.

Onions (Pyaz / Kanda)

Onions stimulate the digestive systems. They are nourishing and increase the elements of the body. Consumption of onions causes reduction in fever. They are used in epilepsy and in cases of hysterical unconsciousness where, if a person is made to smell it, he awakens. It is also helpful in the treatment of sun-stroke.

Garlic (Lasoon)

The daily consumption of garlic chutney cures abdominal pain, formation of flatulence/gas, abdominal cramps and other vata-related diseases. Consumption of garlic juice frequently in small amounts is useful in cholera. It is used in disorders of the spleen, high blood-pressure, epilepsy, old wounds, scabies, persistent cough, boils in the ear and syphilis too.

E. FRUITS

Grapes (Angur)

Grapes are consumed in various diseases as they are considered to protect health. They alleviate sour eructation, burning ulcers, heaviness in the stomach, constipation, head-ache, fever, weakness and giddiness.

Mango (Aam, Amba)

Mango increases strength and sexual potency and cleans and improves the colour of the skin. Besides carbohydrates, it also contains vitamin B and E in adequate amounts. It is beneficial in chronic abdominal disorders, diarrhoea, bowel disorders,

tuberculosis, cough and deficiencies.in the blood. A beverage called Hannah which is made from raw mangoes helps in the prevention of sun-stroke.

Banana

Banana is a good source of energy. It finds use in the treatment of dysentery, burning in the stomach, piles and intestinal

problems. Due to its 'cold' nature it finds use in bilious disorders and problems related to heat. It is useful in urinary disturbances.

It is considered to be a complete food.

Orange (Santra)

Oranges are useful in the treatment of fever and constipation.

Custard-Apple (Sitaphal)

Custard Apple is beneficial in the treatment of nausea, vomiting and apathy.

Sapota (Chikoo)

Chikoo is used as an ideal food during an illness as it promotes strength and gives energy.

Guava (Amrud, Peru)

Guava is strengthening as well as it helps to increase the elements of the body. It is useful in treating abdominal pain, unconsciousness and worm infestation.

Apple (Sev)

Apples are useful in the formation of enzymes, blood, muscle and fat. They are also useful in the treatment of bowel disorders like constipation, dysentery and piles.

Figs (Anjeer)

Figs are beneficial in the treatment of constipation, piles, heart problems, jaundice and various diseases of the urinary tract.

They also purify the blood.

Musk Melon (Kharbooja)

Musk Melon stops burning sensation of the skin and reduces excessive thirst. It has been proved to be useful in insanity and for development of neurons of the brain.

Lichi

Lichies are very nourishing. They are beneficial in overcoming weakness that follows an illness. They also purify the blood. They strengthen the digestive system. Lichi juice is useful in urinary disturbances. They have also been proved to be beneficial in regulating heart beats and improve the general resistance of the body.

Pomegranate (Anar)

Pomegranate is useful in the treatment of bowel disturbances, dysentery, nausea, vomiting, eructations and disorders of the stomach. It is very beneficial for the heart. It is useful in the treatment of burning sensation of the eyes, worm infestation in the intestine, fever and burning rnicturition.

Water Melon (Tarbuj / Kalingad)

Water Melon destroys various disorders caused by pitha and reduces the body heat. It tranquilizes the mind.

Pear (Nashpati)

Regular consumption of Pears has an aphrodisiac effect. Its use is beneficial in loss of appetite, excessive thirst, vomiting and chronic constipation.

Plum (Aloobokhara)

Plums are useful in the treatment of piles, body-ache, pain in the joints and in vata-related diseases. It is especially useful in jaundice.

Wood-Apple (Kaith)

Wood Apple is highly beneficial in the treatment of bowel

disorders, hiccups, asthma, ear-ache, and in abdominal disorders of children.

Pineapple (Ananas)

Pineapple is very beneficial for the heart and in the treatment of worm infestation in the intestine, fever, diphtheria, swelling in the body, excess heat in the body, excessive thirst, giddiness and weakness.

Dates (Khajur)

Dates enrich the blood. They are also useful in the treatment of nausea, stomach-ache, fever, influenza, urinary obstruction, constipation and headache. Drinking milk after consuming dates makes the body healthy and strong. Dates are also sexual stimulants.

Dried Dates (Chooara)

Dried dates are beneficial in various abdominal disorders and also stimulate the digestive system. They also increase sexual

potency.

Bael Fruit (Bel Phal)

Bael Fruit is beneficial in various abdominal disorders and it stimulates the digestive system.

Zizyphus (Ber)

Zizyphus is useful in fever, bowel disturbances, burning sensation of the body, burning sensation while urinating and urinary obstruction. It also helps in reducing excessive thirst and acts as a sexual stimulant.

Almond (Badam)

Almonds increase kapha and all the elements in the body, and are also essentially very nourishing. They also increase the memory.

Makhana

Consumption of makhana reduces the body heat, and is also ideal in bowel disturbances. It is very beneficial for the heart and is very nutritious and acts as a stimulant.

F. MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS