APPLE
Botanical: Malus domestica (also known as Malus pumila) Family: Rosaceae (rose) - Pomaceae (apple/pome) Other common names: Cultivated Apple, Domesticated Apple

Apple Fiber is said to be a natural way to promote normal cholesterol and  maintain blood-sugar levels, as well as support healthy blood pressure levels. Apple has long been considered the "King of Fruits " with life-giving properties, and Apple Fiber is a great way to help normalize bowel function, preventing both constipation and diarrhea, while also cleansing toxic substances from the colon and supporting healthy colon function. Apple Fiber is a great way maintain healthy digestion and helps to inhibit absorption of many carcinogenic toxins. 

History:
The geographic origin of the Apple has not been firmly established, but the tree probably originated in the area between the Caspian and Black Seas. For many years, there was a debate about whether Malus domestica evolved from chance hybridization among various wild species, but recent DNA analysis completed by the Department of Plant Sciences at Oxford University has indicated that the hybridization theory is probably false. Instead, it appears that a single species still growing in the Ili Valley on the northern slopes of the Tien Shan Mountains at the border of northwest China and the former Soviet Republic of Kazakhstan is the progenitor of the Apples we eat today. Charred remains of apples have been found in the prehistoric lake dwellings of Switzerland, and archaeological data indicate consumption of Apples since 6500 B.C. Apples were a favorite fruit of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and in the second century A.D., Galen, court physician to emperors and gladiators, prescribed it for virtually every ailment. One of Apple's botanical descriptions, Pomaceae, is derived from the Latin translation for fruit tree (pomum), although the Apple's official botanical family is Rose. It is classified as a pome, a fruit that has many tiny seeds within a core at the center, as opposed to the stone group of fruits. The Apple was introduced to America by early settlers who brought the seeds with them, and records of the Massachusetts Bay Company note that Apples were grown in New England as early as 1630. The seeds were then carried westward by missionaries, traders and Native Americans. The Massachusetts pioneer, John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed), was responsible for extensive plantings in Ohio and Indiana. Cultivated for many centuries, Apple growing is a highly specialized business, and today, Apples are cultivated in such widely diverse areas as the United States, Canada, China, Italy, Poland, Germany, France and Turkey, among others.

Beneficial Uses:
Apple Fiber helps to promote normal bowel function. It is excellent for illnesses involving diarrhea; and on the other hand, when a mild laxative is needed for constipation, Apple Fiber will do it. The fiber gives substance to the stool, helping to resolve both diarrhea and constipation problems; furthermore, it is believed to combat several types of diarrhea-causing bacteria and promote healthy intestinal flora.

Apple Fiber is especially good for maintaining healthy blood-sugar levels. This soluble fiber is a substance that is said to help prevent a sudden increase or drop in serum sugar levels and therefore normalizes blood sugar. The fiber impedes absorption of glucose in the bloodstream and may help regulate blood glucose levels by slowing the absorption of dietary sugar.

Apple Fiber has the effect of binding certain antioxidant/disease-causing compounds in the colon and helping to speed their elimination from the body. The fiber assists the body in removing toxic metals (such as lead, mercury and strontium) from the system without being absorbed into the body and thereby cleanses and protects the colon from serious problems, including malignant disease.

The high pectin content in Apple Fiber is said to significantly decrease the concentration of serum cholesterol levels. Apple Fiber appears to prevent absorption of cholesterol by binding with and removing fats before they are absorbed in the body, and by helping to reduce blood cholesterol levels, platelet aggregation (blood clotting) is dimished and blood circulation is improved, which maybe helpful in reducing the risk of arteriosclerosis, heart ailments and stroke. It is also said to act as an antioxidant against the damaging portion of cholesterol in the bloodstream. 

Apple Fiber is also thought to combat high fat in the body.

Apple Fiber has been used to improve a sluggish liver and support kidney health.

Apple Fiber is said to tone the gastro-intestinal system and stimulate healthy digestion.  It is highly beneficial for hyperacidity by coating and soothing irritated intestinal linings.

An ancient cure-all, the tea made from Apple was a traditional remedy for rheumatic illness. Apple Fiber has long been used for the relief of the temporary discomforts of joint pain and stiffness associated with rheumatism. The Fiber is thought to help dissolve acid crystal deposits in joints and may also good for arthritis.

Infusion: 1 -2 tsp of dried apple peel with 1 C. simmering water, steeped 10 -15 mins. 1 -3 C a day
Juice: equal amounts of apple and spinach 2 C aday For stubborn constipation.
Blossoms: used for sore throats, colds and diuretic
Poultice: for skin inflammations.
Digestion : small amounts of apple cider vinegar in water to help relieve indigestion and heartburn. If it works, it indicates too little acid is being produced by the body.
Stomach disorders: apple cider vinegar with warm water and honey
Restore balance to the body: little apple cider vinegar and honey in water taken 1x’s a day
Liver: Eat fresh apples
Swollen glands: dip a cloth in apple cider vinegar and wring out. Use as a compress. For neck glands cover the cloth with a large wool sock so the area can heat up from within
Burns:. soaked gauze in apple cider vinegar and apply
Hair rinse: for dandruff when used as a diluted  with water and apple cider vinegar
Body odor: apple cider vinegar used as an underarm deodorant
Athlete's foot: cure when sore feet are soaked daily in a strong solution
Bath:  2 C of apple cider vinegar added to the bathwater or, apply full-strength for Itching , soften skin and help reduce fatigue
Douche: 1/2 -1 C vinegar to 1 pint of warm water is used to relieve itching caused by Trichomonas vaginitis (NOT for yeast infection)