Star apple is a native to the Greater Antilles and the West Indies. It had spread to the lowlands of Central America but now this fruit is widely cultivated in most of tropical countries including Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, we call it Caimito. Some of its other popular names are Cainito, golden leaf tree, Abiaba, Estrella, Milk fruit and Aguay. It is popular worldwide because of its sweet and tangy taste. However, it is not the type of fruit you can find easily in the grocery stores. Star apple gets its name from the interesting “star bust” core pattern that can be seen when the fruit is cut in half.
Aside from the star quality appearance and the delicious taste of this fruit, it also has surprising benefits for our health. It has been traditionally used by ancient people in treating numerous types of diseases due to its medicinal properties. It contains vitamins A, B and C, protein, lysine, niacin, thiamin, methionine, amino acids, fiber, dietary, pantothenic acid and riboflavin. It has minerals such as iron, copper, magnesium, calcium, zinc, manganese, phosphorus and potassium.
Ten of the surprising health benefits of star apple are the following:
-Boosts immune system
-Improves vision
-Promotes healthy bones
-Prevents anemia
-Controls blood sugar levels
-Reduces cholesterol levels
-Treats fever and hemorrhage
-Promotes healthy skin
-Curing skin issues
-Enhances digestion
No wonder that the star apple is a wonderful fruit! Not only the fruit itself but also the other parts of the star apple tree such as its seeds, leaves and bark are being used as natural remedies for the treatment of various ailments. In the Philippines, a decoction of the leaves or the bark is used for treating dysentery and diarrhea. Tea made from the leaves, also called golden leaves may be consumed to treat diarrhea, diabetes, arthritis, pneumonia and high blood pressure. Recent studies have found that all parts of star apple have strong medicinal properties.
-Boosts immune system
-Improves vision
-Promotes healthy bones
-Prevents anemia
-Controls blood sugar levels
-Reduces cholesterol levels
-Treats fever and hemorrhage
-Promotes healthy skin
-Curing skin issues
-Enhances digestion
No wonder that the star apple is a wonderful fruit! Not only the fruit itself but also the other parts of the star apple tree such as its seeds, leaves and bark are being used as natural remedies for the treatment of various ailments. In the Philippines, a decoction of the leaves or the bark is used for treating dysentery and diarrhea. Tea made from the leaves, also called golden leaves may be consumed to treat diarrhea, diabetes, arthritis, pneumonia and high blood pressure. Recent studies have found that all parts of star apple have strong medicinal properties.
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