Bulusu Sitaram, Volume 1, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi, First edition 2006, Page No- 386. Acharya Bhavamishra of Bhavaprakasha Nighantu,Amradi Phala Varga, Shloka No-109-114, by Dr.Bramhananda Tripathi, Chaukhamha Surabharati Prakashana, Varanasi, Reprint, 2002 Page No-515. Acharya Charaka, Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana 27th chapter, Shloka No-127, Charaka Chandrika Hindi commentary of Agnivesha, edited by Dr.Bulusu Sitaram, Volume 1, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi, First edition 2006, Page No- 362 Acharya Bhavamishra of Bhavaprakasha Nighantu,Amradi Phala Varga, Shloka No-11-14, by Dr.Acharya Charaka, Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27 th chapter, shloka No-139, Charaka Chandrika Hindi Commentary of Agnivesha, edited by Dr.Bramhanand Tripathi, Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashana, Varanasi, Reprint 2002, Page no-517.Further scope of the study is to cultivate such fruits in the classical manner and make available seasonally to the market in an affordable price.

Here an attempt is made to bring the scattered information of various types of fruits from the classical sources and their pharmacological action on the body, are dealt elaborately. The fruits are man source for fibers, multivitamins and minerals, which helps to repair the damaged cells. For example sour fruit, sweet fruit, bitter fruit etc. As per Ayurveda the fruits are classified on the basis of Rasa (Taste). The fruits are not only cure the diseases but also helps the mind in relaxed state. Since Vedic period the fruits are used as Prasadam as well as in the form of Bhoga (Offering food), Upavasa (Fasting) purposes.

Among them vegetables and fruits are used to eradicate the diseases and helps to maintain the health of the person. This branch of science deals with the proper life style and dietary advice by Ayurveda scholars.

Ayurveda is not only a science of life but also a spiritual science.

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