They are useful in the healing of wounds and in expelling worms and are consumed as a general tonic.
Skin Diseases
Fresh juice of apricot leaves may cure skin diseases.
In scabies sun-burn, eczema, and itching of the skin it can be applied to get relief. Apricot, a kind of orange-colored fruit allied to plum is a good fruit diet for good health.
Fresh apricot is rich in natural sugar, vitamin A and calcium.
It is also a good source of the Vitamins, B Complex, riboflavin and niacin as well as vitamin C. The nut of the apricot is rich in protein and fat.
It contains 40 to 45 per cent of an oil identical with almond oil. |