The medjool fruits have been traditionally used for their medicinal benefits for thousand of years. They are very good for health and have a lot of vitamins and minerals.

 The medjool date is a laxative food. It has a high tannin content and is used medically as a treatment of constipation. It will cleanse your body and keep your intestine clean.

Medjool drupe is rich in iron and is good for treating anaemia.

The fruits of the Date palm tree  have been linked with decreased cancer, high blood sugar level and heart diseases rates. The selenium in dates helps enhance the immune system and also lower the risk of cancer and heart diseases.

A gun from a trunk is used in treatment of diarrhea and diseases of gentio-urinary system.

Dates are beneficial in treating alcoholism. Consumption of water in which few dates have been soaked for 3 hours two times a day for one month is a great natural remedy for alcoholism. It will minimize the urge for alcohol, compensate vitamins and supply energy.

The Date palm syrup and infusion is a good remedy for cough, fever, flue and bronchial catarrh. The roots of the Date palm is used to fight toothaches.

The date pollen contains estrogenic hormones. It will yield an estrogenic gormone and improve sexual functions. Date fruits are recommended for women in the post-partum period.  They also will enchance vitality, stamina and slow the aging. 

Dates are a very good food source for babies. It is an effective medicine for diarrhoea and dysentery during teething time.

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