Dreaming of apricots, in English folklore, is said to be good luck as the fruit is richest in energetic nutrients. Apart from superstitions, Apricot is highly laxative and is beneficial in the treatment of constipation.
Apricot is advised to persons suffering from fever as it has cooling effect. Apricots is also useful as laxative and its juice is very useful in skin diseases.
Apricot oil has been the primary oil for cooking, and in China the 'sweet' kernels are a valued food item, as well as the fruit. "Apricots is source of vitamin A (as carotene)- one 35 gram apricot has 914 International Units of vitamin A, making them the third richest source of vitamin A of all the common commercial fruits", health expert remarked.
Canned apricots are also good source of Vitamin A, with one canned apricot having very approximately half the content of a fresh fruit. Apricot is a member of the Rosaceae family, along with apple, pear, peach, and other stone fruits. It is a sweet and sour fruit. It is a stone fruit and has a nut within it.
Apricot relieves thirst and decreases the cough. The fresh fruit is rich in calcium, Vitamin A and sugar. It is a good source of B complex vitamins and Vitamin C.
Better produce handling and management would ensure regular market supply and the domestic consumers will enjoy affordable prices, besides it would also help promoting export of high value perishable commodities to the world market.