Pear (Pyrus Communis) and benifits

Pear (Pyrus Communis)

Pears are a member of the rose family of plants (Rosaceae), which, in addition (of course) to roses, contains a long list of fruits including apples, apricots, cherries, chokeberry, crabapples, loquats, peaches, plums, quinces, raspberries, serviceberries, and strawberries as well as the tree nut, almonds. The many different varieties of pears commonly found in North & North East India.These pears typically have a rounded body that tapers into a neck of various lengths.

There are more than 5,000 varieties of pear available in the world. Pyrus Communis is the most common pear. They are called Wild Pear also.

The average height of a mature pear tree is 25-30 feet and spread to 15-20 feet. They need full sun and medium water. The flowers are Fragrant, white to pale pink. About 1-5cm wide. They need at least 4-5 years to produce flower after planting. Leaves are dark green about 4-10cm long. Best grown in well-drained humusy loams. They prefer cool dry weather. 

Season: July to Spring, depending on the variety. They require some chill winter to produce fruits.

Nutritional Qualities : Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Sodium, folic acid, amino acid.

Health Benefits: Different part of the plant has the following benefits :-

· Low calories and fiber helps to lose weight

· Helps fight cholesterol and hypertension

· Helps to lower blood pressure

· Increases immunity

· Suitable for diabetic patients

· Helps to stimulate Kidney, fight kidney pain, kidney stone

· In certain cultures pears are believed to help increase a person's sex drive.

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