Before we discuss the benefits of red fruit, it is a good idea to first know what is meant by red fruit.
Red fruit is one of the fruits that grows in the Papua region. Its scientific name is Pandanus Conoideus and the people of Wamena usually call it Kuansu.
Papuan red fruit is included in the pandan-pandan family. The shape of the red fruit tree is similar to pandan, but it can be up to 16 meters tall.
Most Papuans use this fruit for medicine and food. Red fruit plants can easily be found in Wamena Nabire, Jayapura, and Manokwari.
After we know what red fruit is, next we will discuss the properties and benefits of red fruit for health.
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Benefits of Papua Red Fruit
Below we will review some of the benefits of red fruit for body health. Let’s see together:
1. Treating Tumors and Cancer
The first benefit of red fruit is to treat cancer.
The high content of beta-carotene and tocopherol in red fruit is very useful for anti-oxidants. It can even increase antibodies or the body’s resistance to disease.
Red fruit is also rich in Omega 3. This is useful for restoring damaged cells, making it suitable for treating breast cancer.
2. Benefits of Red Fruit to Prevent Diabetes
Red fruit contains tocopherol which is useful for controlling blood sugar levels. If blood sugar can be controlled well, then diabetes can be prevented.
You need to know that tocopherol can increase the work of the pancreas. Therefore, the insulin hormone can convert sugar into energy effectively.
3. Overcoming Stroke and High Blood Pressure
Blood flow is not smooth is one of the causes of hypertension or high blood pressure. While hypertension is the main cause of stroke.
Hypertension can also cause blood clots or blood clots. In fact, it can cause blood vessels to narrow resulting in blood vessel rupture.
Well, the tocopherol content in red fruit can smooth blood circulation. If blood circulation is smooth, it can reduce blood clots. Thus minimizing the occurrence of high blood pressure and stroke.
4. Benefits of Red Fruit to Prevent Hepatitis
One of the causes of hepatitis is a viral infection in the liver. Hepatitis B and C, if not treated quickly, can become liver cancer.
Red fruit has anti-oxidants and antivirals that can improve the growth of cells in the liver.
5. Maintain Eye Health
The beta carotene content in red fruit is efficacious for maintaining eye health. Beta carotene is a type of vitamin A that is very much needed by the eyes. With enough beta carotene, the eyes will be healthy and can see clearly.
How to Consume Red Fruit from Papua
After we know some of the benefits of red fruit, here we will provide tips and how to consume red fruit, namely:
- You can eat red fruit directly or process it by baking or boiling it first.
- You can mash the flesh and seeds of the red fruit and mix it with water, then strain it, then use it as a seasoning for cooking.
Side Effects of Papua Red Fruit
Although red fruit is a type of herbal plant, side effects can still occur.
The side effects of red fruit from Papua include:
- Drowsiness *
- Nausea
- Weakness
- Diarrhea and itching **
DESCRIPTION:
* The feeling of drowsiness arises due to the calming or sedative effect of the red fruit.
** Diarrhea and itching are usually because the red fruit you eat is not hygienic or dirty. And it could also be because the processing is wrong so that it contains bacteria.
Thus the review this time about the benefits of Papuan red fruit for health. Hopefully useful for all loyal readers of Pulenbat News.
