Date Palm

*Botanical name:-  Phoenix dactylifera

*Local name:-  Date, date palm,  palmera datilera, pohon kurma, खजूर .

*Family -  Arecaceae

Dates Nutrition- According to USDA FoodData Central, dates are a good source of energy, fiber, sugar, and various vitamins and minerals. Essential minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, and zinc can be found in them. Apart from the above-mentioned nutrients, they may also contain important vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin K.

* Medicinal used –

Improves bone health - Dates could do wonders for your bone health.Dates are rich in selenium, manganese, copper, and magnesium, and all of these are required when it comes to keeping our bones healthy, and preventing conditions such as osteoporosis. 

The nervous system- Date are loaded with potassium, and yet contain little sodium, and that goes a long way in keeping your nervous system in order.

Promotes digestion- Few dates in water and chew on them daily, your digestive system will behave itself very well. Due to its high fibre content it is also recommended for those who have trouble with constipation. 

Improves skin- The vitamins C and D works on your skin elasticity, and also keeps your skin smooth.  if you suffer from skin problems, incorporating dates into your diet might help you in the long run. Anti-ageing benefits, and prevent the accumulation of melanin in your body.

weight gain- water overnight and then eat it.The sugar, proteins, and other vitamins in the fruit help in weight gain, especially when you need it. Incidentally, it said that when eaten with cucumber, dates help to keep your weight at a normal level.

*Environmental benefits - The role of the tree has increased when growers realized that the tree is salt and drought tolerant, in addition to its impact in combating desertification. The tree can decrease the atmospheric temperature and the level of pollutants resulted from industrial activities. 

 It plays a big role in achieving environmental balance, as it grows in a harsh climatic environment and even in highly saline sand.