Introduction of Pista

What is Pista?

There are some things that everyone likes to eat. Pistachio is one of them. It is used to enhance the taste and decoration in kheer, ice cream, cake etc. Apart from this, you can also eat it as a dry fruit by soaking or roasting it. Everyone likes it a lot but they remain unaware of its benefits. Today we will introduce you to such benefits of pistachio that after knowing them you would not be able to stop yourself from consuming it. Its fruit is mainly used in food.

It is produced the most in Iran in the world. According to Ayurveda, it is also used as a medicine. It contains all the nutrients in abundance that help keep us away from diseases. By consuming it, we can keep away from many such diseases which once occur do not leave us for years. If you also want complete information related to pistachio, then read this article in detail.

Nutrients found in pistachios (Pista ke poshak tatva)

• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Calcium
• Vitamins A, E, C, B, K
• Folate
• Protein
• Carbohydrates
• Copper
• Fiber

External form of pistachio (Pista ki akriti)

The height of its tree can be up to 10 meters. Its tree looks somewhat like a mango tree. The bark of its trunk is rough, full of thorns, and wrinkled. Its leaves appear like spears in shape. A type of insect makes its home on this tree. It is pink when viewed from one side and yellowish white when viewed from the other side, has different shapes and is fragrant. Its flowers are small which can be from green to purple in color. Its fruits have a cover. On removing this cover, a kernel comes out. This kernel is called pistachio. A thin red colored cover is found on this kernel too due to which some red spots appear on the kernel. Its flowers and fruits come between January to June.

Pista common names

Benefits of Pistachio (Pista ke fayde)

Pista for weakness

• If a person consumes roasted pistachio seeds in case of weakness, it relieves general weakness. Along with this, you can also consume soaked pistachios to remove weakness.

Pista for pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Eating pistachios is considered very beneficial for pregnant women and breast feeding women. Pistachios contain a nutrient called folate which is very beneficial for a pregnant woman. Along with this, if a breast feeding woman consumes pistachios, then the deficiency of all the nutrients of the baby is fulfilled.

Beneficial in cancer (Pista for cancer)

• Pistachios are rich in antioxidants which prevent cancer cells from growing. Apart from this, vitamin B6 is also found in it which increases the white blood cells and thus provides relief in cancer.

Pista for memory power

• Many times people's memory starts to decline gradually. In such a case, mix pistachio kernels, almond kernels, ripe coconut kernels with sugar or sugar candy and ghee in equal amounts and consume it. You can take it in a quantity of up to 5 grams. After this, if you consume cow's milk, you will get immense benefits from it.

Pista for bones

• Pistachios can prove to be very beneficial for those who have weak bones. It contains a good amount of calcium which helps in keeping your bones healthy.

Pista for mouth problems

• If there is bad breath, eating pistachio kernels helps in getting rid of the bad smell.
• Along with this, you can also get relief from gum related problems by consuming pistachios.

In skin related diseases (Pista for skin disease)

• The part of the body which is itching should be washed with a decoction made from pistachio bark and leaves. This will eliminate itching.
• Apart from this, if you have red rashes on your body and are itching then you should apply oil made from pistachio seeds.

Control weight (Pista for weight loss)

• Pistachio helps in controlling the weight of the person who consumes it. This is because it contains a good amount of fiber. The intake of fiber keeps our stomach full for a long time, which prevents us from eating too much or too often. This also keeps our weight under control.

Pista for head ache

• Applying oil made from pistachio seeds on the forehead provides relief from headache. You can also get relief from headache by putting one or two drops of this oil in the nose.

Pista for hair problem

• If there are lice in the hair, the hair should be washed with a decoction made from the bark of the medicinal plant. This prevents lice and also makes the hair soft.

In duodenal disease

• Mix 1.5 gram of saffron and 35 gram of smooth betel nut powder and 375 ml of milk in cumin, triphala, nagarmotha, cardamom, clove, nutmeg, bay leaf, pistachio, pine nut, almond, coconut, priyal fruit pith, sandalwood, pomegranate, banshlochan, talispatra, javitri, cinnamon, coral plum, sringatak and coriander and cook it. Mix 185-185 grams of ghee and sugar candy and keep it cooked. Eating 2-2 grams every day in the morning and evening is beneficial in duodenum, dysentery (bloody piles), weakness and lack of appetite.

Pista for diarrhea

• Consuming a decoction of the bark of this herb stops diarrhea. If you are also suffering from the problem of diarrhea, then you can adopt this remedy.

Increase hemoglobin level (Pista for anemia)

• By consuming pistachios, the level of hemoglobin in our body increases. This prevents anemia. If you also want to overcome anemia or want to prevent it, then you can consume pistachios regularly.

Beneficial for heart (Pista for heart related problems)

• People who consume pistachios regularly are protected from many types of heart diseases. Its consumption keeps the cholesterol level under control, which helps in preventing various types of heart diseases.

Pista for diabetes

• Diabetic patients are prohibited from eating many things. In such a situation, they can consume pistachios without any problem. By consuming it, you will get nutrients in good amount and it will also be beneficial for diabetes.

Pista for piles

• Piles can be cured by grinding the medicinal bark and applying it on piles.

Important parts of Pista

• Seed
• Bark
• leaves