Apricot is a yellowish-orange fleshy fruit with a slight tinge of red on one side. It has a thin outer skin and can be eaten without peeling. It is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium.
Apricot is useful for the management of constipation as it adds bulk to the food and improves bowel movements due to its laxative property. It also improves gut health and helps in managing digestion-related issues. It might also help in managing anaemia due to its high iron content. Apricots, being rich in vitamin A, helps to improve eye health and promotes healthy bone formation due to calcium present in it. Being full of minerals, it also helps to maintain electrolyte balance in the body. Apricot might help manage asthma by preventing damage to the respiratory cells caused by free radicals due to its antioxidant properties.
Apricot oil can be applied on the skin to delay the signs of aging due to its antioxidant property. Apricot is also used as an ingredient in various cosmetic products such as face wash and scrub. Scrubbing your face with Apricot face scrub may help you to get rid of blackheads.
Apricots are safe to be eaten in food quantities however excessive consumption may lead to bloating and abdominal pain.
What are the synonyms of Apricot?
Prunus armeniaca, Urumana, Zardalu, Malhoi, Khubani fal, Jardalu, Khubani, Jardaloo, Khubani badam, Apricot pandlu, Khurmani
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