{"id":160283,"date":"2022-06-03T11:32:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T06:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=160283"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:15:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:15:19","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-pear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-pear\/","title":{"rendered":"Pear (Nashpati): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Pear<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Pear<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Pear<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Pear?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Pear (Nashpati)<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Pear<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPear is scientifically known as Pyrus communis<\/em> L.<\/em> It belongs to the family Rosaceae<\/em>. The pear is considered the second most nutritious fruit after the apple. It is a good source of vitamins, dietary fibre, amino acids, and quercetin. The pear fruit is widely famous for its sweetness, aroma, crispness and distinct fragrance. Pear is native to North America, Western Europe, Asia, China, and Pakistan1<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pear is described as a \u2018gift of God\u2019 by the Greek poet Homer. Pear fruit is called Bagu Gosha in Hindi and Amritphale in Sanskrit because of its beneficial impact on human health. Pears may help in wound healing, skin brightening, immunity-boosting and also managing urinary tract infections 1<\/a>,4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s read along to know more about pears. In this blog, you will find the potential uses, benefits and side effects of pear on human health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The consumption of apples and is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease mortality. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pears contain antioxidants and provide between 27 and 41 mg of phenolics per 100g. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pears are high in fructose and sorbitol, which may explain their laxative properties. Source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Pear<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAll parts of the pear tree have good nutritional value 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0Below is the nutritional value of pear per 100 grams 3<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrate<\/strong>: 15.1 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar<\/strong>: 9.69 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre<\/strong>: 3.1 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein<\/strong>: 0.38 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total lipid (fat)<\/strong>: 0.16 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nPears also contain vitamins and amino acids.\u00a0Following are the Vitamins and amino acids per 100 grams of pear 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Vitamin C<\/a><\/strong>: 4.4 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6<\/a><\/strong>: 0.026 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A<\/a><\/strong>: 1 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Thiamin<\/a><\/strong>: 0.012 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Riboflavin<\/a><\/strong>: 0.026 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate<\/a><\/strong>: 6 \u00b5g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Amino Acids<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Tryptophan<\/strong>: 0.002 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Isoleucine<\/strong>: 0.014 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leucine<\/strong>: 0.021 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Methionine<\/strong>: 0.002 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Valine<\/strong>: 0.019 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phenylalanine<\/strong>: 0.013 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Histidine<\/strong>: 0.002 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Threonine<\/strong>: 0.013 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Pear for obesity! Pear is believed to be rich in dietary fibres and hence might aid in weight loss 6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Pear<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPear has been considered a medicinal plant since prehistoric times 1<\/a><\/sup>. Pear may have beneficial properties such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have anti-inflammatory potential (manages inflammation or swelling)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an antioxidant (decreases oxidative stress)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may potentially have anti-diarrhoeal activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antimicrobial potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have sedative properties (induces calmness and sleep)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antipyretic activity (reduces fever)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have wound-healing potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a blood-glucose-lowering effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a lipid-lowering effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-cancer potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a blood pressure-lowering effect 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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