Fruits are an integral part of our diets. Packed full of essential vitamins and minerals, fruits offer numerous health benefits as well. Learning their names in Hindi can be fun for kids; this article covers several common fruits from across the world in this language.
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Mango
Mango (Mangifera indica) is the flagship tropical fruit of India and one of the most widely cultivated in the world, having been revered since ancient times. Legend holds that Buddha gave his disciples a mango grove as part of their gift to him and instructed them to plant it where it would thrive and bear fruits. India and mango trees have long been linked. Their sweet juice is seen as a gift from god; their curvy shape inspired the Indian paisley pattern, while their flowers inspired Indian poets. Furthermore, mango has many medicinal uses and is frequently employed in Ayurvedic treatments; it may possess anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing qualities while being rich in antioxidants.
Mangoes are not only delicious fruits; they’re also versatile culinary tools. Aside from eating it fresh or using it to make chutney and pickles, mangos are often featured in desserts like kheer, ice cream, and pakoras as delicious sources of vitamin C and A, as well as being suitable for digestion and metabolism.
The word “mango” originates in Malayam, as adopted by Portuguese traders when they arrived in India in 1498, as well as from its Latin equivalent “Mangifera,” which translates to “mango bearer.”
Mango skin contains urushiol, the same compound found in poison ivy and sumac that may lead to contact dermatitis and even anaphylaxis reactions in sensitive individuals. Therefore, those allergic to mango should refrain from eating the fruit and seek medical advice immediately if any symptoms develop.
Guava
Guava is an incredible source of nutrients and can provide numerous health advantages. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins C and A, potassium, calcium, and dietary fiber – plus its low caloric count makes digesting it simple – it’s also an ideal food choice for diabetics as its low glycemic index prevents blood sugar spikes!
Guajava (Psidium guajava) is a tropical fruit tree native to Central America that is widely cultivated worldwide for both its edible fruits and shade purposes. This tropical tree features quadrangular branchlets, oval to oblong leaves, four-petaled white flowers, and round or pear-shaped fruits with a firm texture and sweet or musky scent; they may be eaten raw or used as filling for desserts and pastry items.
Fruit is packed with Vitamin C, helping strengthen immunity and boost collagen production. Furthermore, potassium and folic acid – two essential components for heart health – are also abundant sources of nourishment in this fruit, as is soluble fiber, which aids digestion and helps prevent constipation.
Guava provides multiple health advantages, including its ability to lower blood pressure. Furthermore, its seeds increase good cholesterol while simultaneously decreasing bad cholesterol – helping prevent cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Moreover, the leaves contain spasmolytic effects, which help relieve spasms or involuntary contractions of specific muscles.
Guavas are packed with iron and calcium – essential minerals for bone health – while their Vitamin A content helps prevent macular degeneration and cataracts, increasing energy levels and relieving stress levels while their anti-inflammatory properties help hydrate skin hydration, acne improvement, and dark circles reduction.
Apple
Apples are an iconic symbol of love in India and provide essential nutrients, such as fiber and vitamin C while being packed with antioxidants. Apples have even been featured as the star character of many myths, including Garden of Eden stories! But please be aware that apples contain trace amounts of cyanide; thus, they should not be eaten by people with a prior history of cyanide poisoning.
Figs, known in Sanskrit and Hindi as bdriiphlm or any firm, are delicious fruits commonly used in desserts. Custard apple is called siitaaphlm (in Sanskrit) or sitaphalam in Hindi and contains high amounts of potassium, making it a popular addition to smoothies and juices.
Berries
Berry (badariphalam) are delicious sweet fruits in the form of small drupes that come in various colors. Children love eating them! In Sanskrit and Hindi, respectively, these delectable treats are known as “bdriiphlm” or “angiogram,” while any firm or angiogram refers to any firm (any firm is any firm in Sanskrit and any firm in Hindi). In contrast, figs (known both ways) make great treats in Sanskrit as siitaaphlm or sitaphalam in Sanskrit while in Hindi, they may also be known by the names siitaaphlm or sitaphalam or even as Mdhurm Asti (which means “medium Asti).
An unusual feature of the Sanskrit language is its lack of an apple word! Perhaps because apples were not native to India. However, Mughal Emperor Akbar brought them here, and today, apple orchards can be found throughout northern states like Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
Strawberries are another imported fruit to India that have become increasingly popular over time, particularly in North India. Sweet and easy to cultivate in more relaxed environments, strawberries offer essential nutrition in their sweet flesh as part of a balanced diet. In Sanskrit, they’re known as Trun-badaram or Trun-bhiiN and can be grown throughout the Himalayan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab regions.
Fig
Figs (fg in Sanskrit) are large sweet fruits native to Western Asia that can be found both as ingredients in dishes and as ornamental plants. Their name derives from the Greek word for fig, and they’re considered one of the world’s most delicious fruits – playing an integral role in numerous cultures such as Ancient Greece and Rome, with Buddhists believing Buddha found enlightenment under one as they sit under its shade!
A fig is a hollow, cup-like structure that contains unisexual flowers and, later, single-seeded fruit that bears seeds with one ovule each. Once mature, these fruits become covered by protective layers and may be mistaken for berries. A narrow opening called an ostiole allows pollinating wasps specialized for pollinating fig flowers to enter via narrow passageways within it to spread their pollen throughout. Once inside, female wasps lay their eggs inside each seed of their fruit before dying off altogether.
Figs are one of the most nutritious fruits on Earth, packed with calcium, fiber, potassium, vitamins C, A, and B6, copper, and more. A staple food for both animals and humans living in temperate climates alike, they’ve long been grown commercially since their origin in Western Asia migrated through human migration to Mediterranean regions across the world. They are believed to have been among the first domesticated plants by humanity themselves and are seen as symbolic fruits in religious practices around the globe.