Thursday, November 28, 2013

What are the medicinal benefits of the palmyra fruit?

Palmyra palm fruit or sugar palm fruit is similar to the coconut and has many health benefits. The plants are native to southern Asia and Indonesia and it has a black husk with a jelly substance inside. Because palmyra palm fruit is high in vitamins and minerals like vitamin B, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and potassium, it is considered to be a healthy addition to our diets. 


Some health benefits from consumption of Palmyra fruit include:


  • Soothing for the skin (especially to reduce itchiness of heat rash or discomfort of inflammatory skin conditions)

  • It can help cool the body down 

  • It is hydrating

  • It helps settle the stomach from nausea or vomiting

  • Its sap can improve digestion

  • It can help those who are anemic (because it contains iron)

Palmyra fruit can also be used on people of all ages. 

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