Useful properties of watermelon
Jacob Bogatin stresses that watermelon is very helpful. Iron content it ranks third, after the lettuce and spinach. It contains a large amount of folic acid. Most valued for its refreshing watermelon effect. It is used mainly in fresh form as a tasty dessert.
Fruit pulp and juice perfectly quench thirst in febrile states, and have a strong diuretic, mild laxative, choleretic and anti-inflammatory action.
Healing properties of watermelon
Jacob Bogatin recommends it in clinical nutrition for diseases of the cardiovascular system, anemia, kidney disease, liver and gall bladder stones and urinary tract. Watermelons are very useful for patients with multiple sclerosis, arthritis and gout.
- Possesses a strong diuretic, choleretic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and tonic properties. It normalizes the metabolism, increases intestinal peristalsis.
- In folk medicine used for edema associated with kidney disease and cardiovascular systems, as well as with liver and biliary disease. Watermelon is not irritating to the kidneys and urinary tract infections.
- Content of alkaline compounds regulate acid-base balance, resulting in watermelons used in the acidosis of different origin. Content in watermelon flesh easily digestible sugars and water makes use of watermelon in chronic and acute diseases of the liver.
- Watermelon is also used for obesity and the need for fasting, as indicated in the course of treatment. Cellulose pulp melon stimulates digestion, helps to eliminate cholesterol, and contained in watermelon folic acid and vitamin C have protivoskleroticheskoe action.
- Pectic substances and a small amount of fat in watermelon flesh contribute to “optimize gut microflora, and do not cause flatulence.
- The juice of watermelon according to Jacob Bogatin can be used for nutrient and vitamin mask face, which prevent sagging, both dry and oily skin, improve its color, make a soft and smooth.


