« An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Although this sounds like an empty cliché, it is most true as doctors worldwide keep recommending that we need to consume apples more often »
Common name(s): | apple, paradise apple, common apple |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Origin: | Central Asia |
Parts used: | fruits, leaves |
Constituents: | antioxidants, flavonoids, procyanidins, polyphenolic acids, amino acids, alkanes, alcohols, esters, aldehydes, ketones, essential oils, vitamins (K, A, E, C, B1, B2, B3, B6), minerals (calcium, magnesium, sulfur, phosphorus, potassium), anthocyanidins, anthocyanins |
Therapeutic actions: | antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative |
Organs or systems affected: | kidneys, gastrointestinal system, respiratory system, heart, liver |
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Counterindications: | Generally regarded as safe when consumed in normal daily amounts. Avoid consuming excessively due to its calories and sugars. |