Pears As At Natural Remedy?

Online, January 1, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Many fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices have been used as natural remedies for years, and some like apples are now quite well known. Though what about pears?

Pears may not be the first thing most people think of when it comes to searching for a natural remedy yet they are now becoming an increasingly popular choice for a number of ailments and health problems.

Pears are an especially good choice of natural remedy for winter time when lung inflammation, coughs and dry skin plagues many of us. By promoting production of more fluid in the body pears can be used to ease sore throats and bring moisture back to the skin. Pears can be eaten raw just like an apple or can be incorporated into an array of recipes. Or for maximum effect for the above holiday season complaints pears can be boiled in water with honey.

More recently pears have also become a top choice of natural remedy for those suffering from constipation. You may already be aware of using prunes as a natural laxative but for many these are too harsh. In comparison pears act as a more gentle natural remedy and can be used by both children and adults. They can be consumed as either fresh pears, canned or even as natural pear juice. Pears have even been identified and used successfully as a natural remedy for gall-bladder issues including gallstones.

While juices and canned fruits can be beneficial, fresh pears are obviously the best choice for those who really want a true natural remedy. For many one of the main reasons that pears don't make it into their every day diet is that they are often hard and not as pleasurable to eat as other fruits. However with a few tips you can ripen them perfectly or even grow your own delicious and tender pears. According to experts the best way to ripen pears to eating perfection is to keep them between 60 to 65 degrees for about two weeks which brings out the best taste and tenderness. If your tree sprouts too many then you can always consider canning them and preserving them for later or sharing with others looking for a good natural remedy.