Peanut Medicinal Uses
Some people have reported that the eating of raw peanut has cured them of jaundice. However, this has not been studied extensively.
(Arachis hypogaea) Groundnut or Peanut is an annual that belongs to the plant family Leguminosae or Fabaceae. Unlike other members of the plant family, the peanut pods develop underground or in the soil. The plant is a small, more or less prostrate herb with spreading branches, 30-80 cm. long and slightly hairy. The leaves, 8-12 cm. long, are in 2 or 3 pairs, petioled, with each leaflet being oblong or obovate and 2-5 cm. long. A few yellow flowers, 8 mm. long emerge from the leaf axils. After pollination, the flower stalks respond positively to the geotropic force and the ovaries are forced into the soil where they will develop into 2-4 seeded pods or peanuts which are commercialized everywhere in the world.
Parts Used: Peanuts and the fresh cold-pressed peanut oil
Medicinal Use
- For lactating mothers
- Malnutrition, tuberculosis and general weakness
- Hemorrhoids or piles
- Otalgia or pain in the ears
- Removes spots from the face, and heals chapped lips
How to Use
Some people have reported that the eating of raw peanut has cured them of jaundice. However, this has not been studied extensively.
- The eating of raw nuts increases the supply of milk in nursing mothers.
- Eating peanuts helps in cases of malnutrition, tuberculosis and general weakness.
- Externally used, the fresh cold-pressed peanut oil is applied in hemorrhoids or piles.
- Introducing a few drops of fresh peanut oil in the ears helps in cases of otalgia or pain in the ears.
- The same fresh oil removes spots from the face and heals chapped lips.
Caution: Peanuts are not recommended for those who suffer from arthritis and people with weak stomachs.
To know more on how to prepare and use herbs, visit How to Use Plant Material as Medicine
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Dee Gold | Dec 28, 2010 | Reply
thanks
webseowriters | Dec 28, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for sharing
Val Mills | Dec 28, 2010 | Reply
Great to see you back. Unfortunately many children are highly allergic to peanuts these days, even the tiniest trace of them.
Borhan | Dec 28, 2010 | Reply
Nature has everything for us. Great share.
PR Mace | Dec 28, 2010 | Reply
Nice to see you back. As always a well researched informative article.
shakugan123 | Dec 28, 2010 | Reply
I loved peanut and peanut butter with banana. I also use peanut oil for frying. Peanut oil is the best frying oil.
Eunice Tan | Dec 28, 2010 | Reply
I love peanut, bad I have food sensitive of peanut.
LCM Linda | Dec 28, 2010 | Reply
Enjoy eating peanuts. Glad to learn its medical use.
Rhodora Bande | Dec 28, 2010 | Reply
Those are new information to me. I love peanuts but I never thought about its medicinal uses. As a teenager, I was told by my friends that eating peanuts causes pimples but that did not stop me from having peanuts as a snack.
Shirley Shuler | Dec 29, 2010 | Reply
Excellent article, gift. It’s good to have you back!
Jimmy Shilaho | Dec 29, 2010 | Reply
So it also has medicinal value?
Uma Shankari | Dec 29, 2010 | Reply
Very useful tips.
Geny | Dec 29, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for sharing
Christine Ramsay | Dec 29, 2010 | Reply
It is great to see you writing again. I am glad you warned me about peanuts and arthritis. I didn’t know that. A very good article.
Christine
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nice article.
yes me | Dec 29, 2010 | Reply
Another good share here Gift cheers
mubz | Sep 3, 2011 | Reply
thanx.useful information