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nectarine
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definition

nectarine:

Ayurvedic:
» qualities: sweet cold, tonic, rejuvenator
» actions: increases appetite, gastric fire
» uses: colic, worms, dyspepsia, cough, tuberculosis, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, giddiness, (all Vayu and Pitta disorders); avoid after dark and in cold weather

Chinese:
» qualities: sweet or acid-sweet; neutral or cooling
» actions: promotes healthy Stomach; lubricates Lung; dissolves Phlegm; strengthens Spleen; increases Fluids
» uses: acute throat inflammation, persistent cough; hoarseness; bronchitis; lactation problems; facial acne; Damp Cough, stuck Phlegm, Qi Stagnation

naturopathic:
» qualities: alkaline-forming food-forming food
» actions: rids worms; possible cancer inhibitor, especially lung cancer due to high beta carotene content
» uses: hypertension, bladder problems

biochemical: high in potassium; beta carotene
» form: raw nectarine
» portion: 1 medium
» calories (kcal): 67
» weight (g): 136
» water (%): 86
» protein (g): 1.3
» fat (g): 0.6
» carbohydrates (g): 16
» unsaturated fatty acid (g):
» saturated fatty acid (g):
» calories from fat (%): 8.1
» cholesterol (mg):
» dietary fiber (g):
» vitamin A (RE): 100
» vitamin A (IU): 1001
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.02
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.06
» vitamin B3 (mg): 1.3
» vitamin B6 (mg): 0.03
» vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
» vitamin C (mg): 7
» vitamin E (IU):
» folic acid (mcg): 5
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.22
» sodium (mg): 0
» potassium (mg): 288
» calcium (mg): 6
» phosphorus (mg): 22
» magnesium (mg): 11
» iron (mg): 0.21
» zinc (mg): 0.12
» copper (mg): 0.099
» manganese (mg): 0.06

Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 292
Jensen, pp. 175-76


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