Fruit in Mekong Delta
Langsat Fruit Benefits
Langsat or lanzones (Lansium Domesticum) belongs to the
Meliaceae family. The fruit was originally cultivated in western Southeast Asia
and is considered the provincial flower in South Sumatra – Indonesian.
Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Philippines. are some of the biggest producers
of langsat. The production is mostly for domestic consumption, although some is
exported to Hong Kong and Singapore.
The fruit isn’t large and has an outer diameter between 2
and 5 centimeters in an oval shape. Its flesh is covered by yellowish leathery
skin which is usually marked by brown spots, it’s extremely rare to find
Langsat with spotless skin. Inside it has 5-6 segments of translucent and juicy
flesh. Langsat has a sweet and sour flavor, but the ripe ones are sweet. The
fruit is not only popular due to its taste, but because every segment of it is
a healthy and delicious treat.
Benefits of Langsat Fruit
Digestive Aid
The skin of langsat can be used to treat diarrhea and
intestinal parasites. Although it has bitter seeds, they can be pounded and mixed
with water to make a deworming solution and a good remedy for ulcers. The resin
is useful in treating inflammation and serious stomach pains.
Vitamin C
The body uses vitamins to repair tissues and produce
collagen. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which helps protect the body from the
damage of free radicals. It is also an agent that boosts the immune system and
langsat is a great source of vitamin C. Deficiency in vitamin C can be a
leading cause of inflamed and healthy gums, trigger nosebleeds and be a major
reason of dry skin.
Riboflavin
Langsat has riboflavin that supports red blood cell
production and body growth. It also aids the body in releasing more energy from
carbohydrates.
Vitamin A
Lanzones is also rich in vitamin A, which is also known as
retinol or carotenoids. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that has an important role
in maintaining healthy teeth, skin, mucous membranes as well as soft and
skeletal tissues. In addition, vitamin A functions as an eye pigment which is
important in night and low conditions.
Anti-Cancer
Langsat contains limonoids, which contains cancer fighting
elements that help to protect the lungs. The fruit itself and the skin are
widely used for medicinal purposes.
Fiber
A 100 gram serving of langsat has over 2 grams of fiber per
serving, proving 8-11 percent of the recommended dietary intake of fiber for
women and 6-8 percent for men. A diet that is high in fiber reduces the risk of
heart diseases and encourages healthy bowel movements.
Febrifuge
Another langsat benefit is that it serves as a febrifuge.
This means that it can lower body temperature. Febrifuge is any medicine that
lowers the temperature of the body or alleviates fever.
Sore Eyes
The leaves of langsat can be used to cure sore eyes.
Thiamine Aid
The body makes use of thiamine to break down sugar and treat
nerve and heart conditions.
Bark Uses
The
bark of langsat is used to treat malaria, while its powdered form can be used
to treat scorpion stings. The resin from the bark can be prescribed for
flatulence- where the body holds excessive gas in the alimentary canal. It also
serves as an antispasmodic, which will relieve or prevents spasms.
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