Question: Which one of the following is useful in the treatment of scurvy disease?
Options:
Mango
Papaya
Amla
Berry
-Amla fruit is useful in the treatment of scurvy disease.
🔑Key Points:
-Amla or Indian gooseberry (Emblica Officinalis) is regarded as Amritphal.
-It is an indigenous fruit to the Indian subcontinent.
-Its fruits are a rich source of vitamin 'C'.
-Fruits have been reported to be useful in haemorrhages, diarrhoea, dysentery, anaemia, jaundice, dyspepsia and cough.
-Scurvy is the name for a vitamin C deficiency.
-Symptoms of scurvy result from severe vitamin C deficiency.
-They include bleeding sores, tooth loss, anaemia, and a reduced rate of healing for injuries.
-It can be fatal if left untreated.
-Scurvy is treatable with oral or intravenous vitamin C supplements.
🔑Key Points:
-Amla or Indian gooseberry (Emblica Officinalis) is regarded as Amritphal.
-It is an indigenous fruit to the Indian subcontinent.
-Its fruits are a rich source of vitamin 'C'.
-Fruits have been reported to be useful in haemorrhages, diarrhoea, dysentery, anaemia, jaundice, dyspepsia and cough.
-Scurvy is the name for a vitamin C deficiency.
-Symptoms of scurvy result from severe vitamin C deficiency.
-They include bleeding sores, tooth loss, anaemia, and a reduced rate of healing for injuries.
-It can be fatal if left untreated.
-Scurvy is treatable with oral or intravenous vitamin C supplements.
✏️Foods that contain vitamin C include:
-Fruits, such as oranges, lemons, strawberries, blackberries, guava, kiwi fruit, and papaya.
-Vegetables, especially tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, potatoes, cabbage, and spinach
-Other good sources are paprika, liver, and oysters One medium orange contains 70 mg of vitamin C, and a green bell pepper contains 60 mg.
-Ascorbic acid can be destroyed by heat and during storage, so fresh, raw fruit and vegetables offer the best supply.