Rambutan and its health benefits

Rambutan is very unusual looking with its hairy appearance. It gets its name from the Malaysian word for hair, "rambut." It has a juicy-sweet texture, and an enjoyable flavor similar to a lychee, but less acidic. Peel off the hairy skin to extract to fruit, and remove the seed. The rosy flavor of the rambutan resembles the strawberry and muscat grape.

~rambutan mojito😍

In the Philippines, flowering occurs from late March to early May while the fruiting season is from August to October. Fruits are harvested when fully ripe on the tree. 

Various rambutan cultivars were introduced from our neighboring countries like Malaysia and Indonesia

HEALTH BENEFITS

rambutan tree has medicinal uses as well! It can be used as astringent and can help relieve diarrhea and dysentery

Rambutan seeds are effective in reducing body fat and making the skin healthier by eating it raw (mashed or mixed with oder food)

Rambutan leaves promotes good hair growth by applying its water extracts to the damp scalp while the leaves are also used as bandage on the temples to soothe headaches. 

leaves

The roots can also be used as a decoction to treat fever. 

Roots

The edible part of rambutan has a high amount of phosphorus which helps filter out waste from the kidneys and is also responsible for growth, maintenance and repair of tissues and cells. The functions of calcium and phosphorus work hand in hand to strengthen bones and teeth.

~RAMBUTAN~

Photo sources

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Bodytreatmentcenter.com

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-ganern