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Did you know that a small wild fruit can do wonders for both your body and skin? Plums found in winter are not only beneficial for diabetes and immunity, but it also helps in improving your skin and reducing wrinkles. Let us know its benefits..

Many such plants are found in the Terai area of Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh which are very beneficial for our health. Due to Kheri district being surrounded by forests of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, every plant here has special importance. Wild plum found in winter is one such plant, whose fruits and leaves are both considered beneficial for health. It is very useful for improving digestion, controlling weight and heart health.

Plums are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium and fiber. It is not only beneficial for diabetes patients, but also helps in removing harmful elements from our body and strengthening the immune system. Besides, plum is also beneficial for the skin. It brightens the skin and helps in reducing facial wrinkles. For this reason the demand for plum increases significantly in winter.

If you are often troubled by problems like constipation, then consuming plum in winter can prove to be a boon for you. Due to changing eating habits and lifestyle, it has become common to not have a clean stomach, but eating plum keeps the stomach clean and provides relief from problems like indigestion and gas. At the same time, when plum is not available in summer, people use the powder of its seeds. In case of constipation, taking one spoon of powder on an empty stomach in the morning is very beneficial.
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If you are troubled by heart related problems, then consumption of plum in winter can prove beneficial. Potassium, fiber and other nutrients are found in plum, which helps in controlling blood pressure and heart diseases. Plum plants are easily found in rural areas and around forests. In winter, 4–5 plums can be consumed daily. However, if you have cough or cold then do not consume it. Apart from this, plum also provides relief in problems like arthritis and helps in reducing swelling.

If you are troubled by the problem of obesity, then consuming plum in winter can be beneficial for you. Plums have high fiber content, which helps in reducing weight and also controls sweet cravings. Apart from this, consumption of plum for dry skin in winter is also helpful in improving the skin. Vitamin C and antioxidants are found in abundance in it.

According to Ayurvedic doctor Suresh Kumar, plum is a sweet fruit which is considered very important for our health. From digestive system to bones and eyesight, plum has many benefits. People suffering from problems like BP can also control blood pressure by including it in their diet. For this reason, the demand for plum keeps increasing in the markets during winter.

You can extract the seeds of dry plum at home and make its powder and store it in a box. To get its benefits in every season, one spoon of plum powder can be taken daily by mixing it in water. You can also make sweet sherbet by mixing it with some sugar and black pepper, which provides relief from many diseases and improves your health.