A – Z of Herbal Remedies

Other Names: Dates, Dried Dates, Date Fruit, Chhuhara, Chi Cha La, Phoenix Dactylifera
Traditional Usages: Sore Throat, Bloody Flu, Weak Lungs, Flagging Libidos, Bronchitis, Clouding of the Cornea, Headaches, Inflamed Wounds, Kidney Disease, Chest Complaints, The ground stones are used as a Coffee Substitute,
Resources: India, Western Asia, Middle East, Northern Africa, Israel, Saudi Arabia
Parts Used: Leaves Flowers, Fruit, Seeds (Pits/Stones)
Health Warning: Avoid during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding.
Herbal Research: Dates

Dates - Natural remedy for Constipation: For a mild laxative, soak six dates in a glass of hot water. When the water is cool drink it and then eat the dates.

Dates - Natural remedy for Erectile Dysfunction:  Mix crushed dates, ground almonds and quince seeds with warm milk. Take 100 grams of this mixture once a day for a month.

• Constipation
• Erectile Dysfunction, Impotence