What are Benefits and Medicinal uses of Watermelon(Tarbuj) ?

                         Watermelon

 

“In scorching summer days, nothing is more soothing than the juice of the watermelon.”

                                                                                                            -Dr. J.H. Kellogg

                                      
                                                                                                                                                                   

Introduction:

                         The watermelon is indigenous to Africa. It is now a favorite fruit in all the parts of the world. Growing on a vine this fruit is round in shape and weighs generally between 1 to 12 kgs. The pulp (kernel) of the watermelon is reddish in colour and very sweet in taste. The pulp contains black seeds.

 Qualities:

                        According to the Ayurveda, the watermelon is cool, diuretic, energizing and delicious. It satisfies thirst and hunger, gives nutrition and allays biliousness.

 Analysis of Contents are:

                     95.7% water, 0.1% protein, 0.2% fat, 3.8% carbohydrates, 0.1% calcium, 0.01% phosphorus, 0.2 mg/100 gm Iron, 0.2 mg/100 gm Niacin, 2.0 microgram/100 gm Vitamin ‘B’, 1 mg/100 gm Vitamin ‘A’.

 Use:

                      The watermelon can be eaten directly after discarding its thick rind and seeds. Its juice also can be taken. Since the juice can be taken in large quantity, the body is provided with more nutrients.

 Benefits:

                       The juice of melon gives relief in abdominal troubles and it has a soothing effect on the burning sensation in the stomach. As it is diuretic it is beneficial in kidney and bladder disorders (renal dysfunction). It is chiefly used for giving cooling effect on the body and the mind. It stimulates the process of rejuvenation going on in the body.