Introduction
The fresh juice that comes out of palm and date trees is called Neera. Sugar and other mineral salts are found in large quantities in Neera. Drinking Neera brings freshness and keeps the mind happy. Drinking Neera does not cause even a little intoxication, but drinking Toddy causes a little intoxication, because about four percent alcohol is produced in it due to fermentation. Neera is sweet and very tasty to drink. Nutrients found in Neera: Neera contains 84.72 percent water, 14.35 percent carbohydrates, 0.10 percent protein, 0.17 percent fat and 0.66 percent mineral salts. Calcium, iron, potassium, sodium and phosphorus are found in abundance in it in the form of mineral salts. Vitamin C and Vitamin B complex are present in it in large quantities. Every 100 grams or 100 milliliters of neera provides 110 calories of energy. The gravity of neera is 1.7 percent, which means it is slightly heavier than normal water. Neera is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Properties
Consuming neera cures constipation and stomach ailments. Consuming neera increases hemoglobin in the blood. Therefore, it is very beneficial for patients suffering from anemia.
Harmful effects
Neera should be consumed immediately after taking it down from the tree. Because if it is consumed for too long, neera automatically turns into toddy due to exposure to outside air.
Treatment for various diseases
It is a good tonic for people suffering from jaundice, leanness and weakness. It is a diuretic (induces urination) and soothes the burning sensation in the urethra. Drinking Neera is also beneficial in kidney related diseases and eye diseases. If pregnant women consume Neera, they give birth to a fair child and after birth, the health of both mother and child remains good. Drinking Neera in the morning not only removes the worms of the small intestine, but they also do not grow again. Drinking Neera gives relief from T.B. and also prevents the infection of this disease. Neera is especially beneficial in diabetes.
