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 5 Surprising Benefits Of Custard Apple Leaves
 5 Surprising Benefits of Custard
Apple Leaves
Anantika kapoor  |  Updated: July 13, 2017 20:57 IST
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 The leaves are used for medicinal purposes due to their healing quality
 They are known to slow down the absorption of sugar in the body
 They are good for your heart and help in promoting healthy skin

The custard apple fruit which is available for a short season (August to October) is one
of the most sought after fruits in India. It is made up of a hard green exterior which is
non-edible and the main sweet and fleshy fruit is revealed upon cutting open the
exterior. While the custard apple has countless health benefits like being rich in
antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium, its leaves are equally nutritious.
They are prized for their health benefits especially in Ayurveda. 

The leaves are often used for medicinal purposes due to their quick healing capability.
They could be applied directly on to the skin or could be used as a combination with
other ingredients. Boiling the leaves and consuming them is believed to be quite
beneficial. Ayurvedic expert, Dr. BN Sinha suggests the following benefits of custard
apple leaves. 

1. Regulates sugar in the body 

Packed with fibers, the leaves are known to slow down the absorption of sugar in our
body and thus, they help in keeping the blood sugar levels in check. Since fiber is
digested slowly, over a period of time, it does not cause sudden spikes in your blood
sugar levels and thus, helps in keeping your digestive tract working well. 2-3 leaves can
be boiled in water and then the mixture can be consumed every morning for best
results. 
2. Prevents aging of the skin

The leaves are rich in antioxidants that protect your skin from sun damage and delay
the aging of cells. A herbal tea made with simmering custard apple leaves in water can
be consumed once a day to ensure optimum benefits for the skin.

3. Keeps the heart healthy

Potassium and magnesium, present in high quantities in these leaves, are known to
relax the muscles of the heart  and thus, help in preventing the risk of strokes and heart
disease. 
 
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4.Gives the body overall strength and power

Boiling the leaves in half a cup of water and consuming the mixture every morning
keeps your metabolism rate and energy levels up through the day. It helps in flushing
out the toxins from your body and you feel more energetic and powerful.

5.Heals wounds

The juice of the leaves can be applied to heal wounds as it has anti-inflammatory

properties and a soothing effect.
 
 
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These leaves are a storehouse of benefits. When applied or consumed correctly, they
can do wonders to your health. So, don't throw them away!
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Keeping up with hair moisturizing is an essential requirement to have your hair

always healthy and beautiful. Moisturized, well-maintained hair is on a whole other
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This vegetable – disliked by many people because of its famous “slime” and not very
pleasant taste – not only has many health benefits but also helps keep hair beautiful,
less dry and much shinier and softer when it’s included in one’s diet or applied
directly to the scalp and hair length. That is why you need okra hair moisturizer for
hair  – and you’ll learn how to make it in today’s post.

Why Should You Use Okra for Hair Care?

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This vegetable contains good quantities of vitamin A, for which it can be used to
powerfully moisturize and humidify one’s hair, restoring even the most damaged and
dry ones – especially when using or doing treatments with chemicals, or frequently
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In our daily life, it’s normal for our hair to run out of its supply of nutrients and water
(hair humidity), due to the weather effects; a few natural agents such as wind, dust,
pollution, sun exposition, humidity and heat; chemical agents such as Brazilian
blowouts and hair dyes; and also hair dryers, flat irons and curling irons we so
routinely use.

Being rich in vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin K, as

well as minerals such as calcium,iron, magnesium, zinc and potassium, and high
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That is the reason many cosmetic industries are investing in okra to create new lines
and hair treatment products which contain this powerful main active ingredient.

See next which are the main okra benefits for your hair, and why you should include it
in the moisturizing step of your hair schedule to potentialize your hair’s health and
beauty:
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irons, and curling irons), and the action of the weather and natural agents (wind,
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Okra moisturizer is super potent and shows surprising results to users from the very
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Hair that has been badly damaged by hair dryers, flat irons, curling irons, chemicals,
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Now that you know okra is beneficial for your hair and who can use it, it’s time to learn
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You will need:

 5 okras;
 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (or any other vegetable oil you prefer);
 200 ml of plain mineral water;
 2 tablespoons of your preferred moisturizing mask.
 

How to prepare it:

Firstly, thoroughly wash the okras in running water and remove their extremities.
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for about 20 minutes.

After that, mash the cooked okras with the help of a fork. Then, add two tablespoons
of extra virgin olive oil or your preferred vegetable oil, and mix well.

Now, put everything inside a blender and blend until creamy. When that happens,
pour the cream inside a plastic container and wait until it cools a little.
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Done! Then, simply apply it on your hair, following the instructions we will show
next.

How to Apply The Okra Moisturizer?

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After your okra moisturizer is ready, wash your hair twice with a sulfate-free shampoo
of your choice. Next, remove the excess water with a towel, leaving your hair just
damp.

Now, detangle your hair and divide it into sections. Apply the homemade okra mask
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finishing the application on the entire hair, put on a cap (laminated or plastic) and wait
for the mixture to work for about 40 minutes.
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of choice. Leave the product on for 5 more minutes or the time recommended on the
bottle and wash off again.

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You’re done! This process will help seal the cuticles and retain moisture (water)
inside the hair strands. From then on, finish your hair, as usual, drying it with a
hairdryer and modeling it with a flat iron or, for those who have curly, afro or kinky
hair, letting it dry naturally.
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