madhukarkai :

Fruiting tree in Florida Photograph by: North Carolina State University Herbarium

General Use:

The high content of vitamin C helps boost the immune system. It increases the body’s resistance to everyday illnesses such as coughs, colds and so on. Improves resistance to infection of the urinary tract. Studies have shown that swept helps in absorption of iron in the body and thus helps in anemia. Therefore, instead of using iron supplements is recommended consumption of pomelos.

Prevents colds and flu and regulates blood pressure because it contains high concentrations of potassium. Potassium is important for regulation of the blood pressure. Pomelo is recommended for people with high blood pressure because it prevents hypertension.

Helps with constipation because it contains a lot of fibers that help the intestine and prevent the formation of hemorrhoids and colon cancer.

This fruit is great for those who want to lose weight because it contains substances that melt away fat. In addition, long fibers are retained in the stomach with it the feeling of satiety.

This fruit is excellent in the treatment of osteoporosis. Increases bone health and greatly reduces the risk of brittle bones.

Therapeutic Uses:

Leaves: Epilepsy, chorea, Convulsive cough and also in the treatment of hemorrhage disease. Oil from fresh leaves posses anti dermatophytic activity, Fungicidal activity. Flower: Used as sedative in nervous affection Fruits: Leprosy, Asthma, Cough, hiccough, mental aberration, Epilepsy, cardiotonic. Rind: Antiasthmatic, sedative in nervous affection, Brain tonic, Useful in vomiting, griping of abdomen, diarrhea, Headache and eye troubles. Root and Bark: Antimicrobial activity

Systemic Use:

decoctions of the leaves, flowers, and rind are given for their sedative effect in cases of epilepsy, chorea and convulsive coughing. The hot leaf decoction is applied on swellings and ulcers. The fruit juice is taken as a febrifuge. The seeds are employed against coughs, dyspepsia and lumbago.