Thai Fruit: Custard apple

Custard apple

Custard apple

The Custard Apple tree is a sub-tropical deciduous tree that grows to a height of  ten to twenty metres. The tree sets many light yellow trumpet shaped flowers that emit a pungent, sweet smell especially in the late afternoon when the male pollen sacks burst open. Of these flowers, only a small number will set fruit. Custard apples showcase a pale green colour and when it is perfectly ripe, brown patches develop on its skin. These fruits are quite rich in flavour and nutritive content..Custard apple is actually a fresh fruit having a fairly sweet flavor, which usually measures about 8-16 cm in dimension.

Benefit

• Custard apples are used in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery.
• Custard Apple protects the heart from cardiac diseases as it has high amount of magnesium.
• The numerous vitamins and nutrients present in custard apple provide protection from various medical conditions such as heart attacks, strokes and cancer.
• The skin of custard apple is helpful in fighting against tooth decay and gum pain.
• Custard apples are packed with iron and are the simplest and fastest cure for treating anemia.

credit:

1. http://www.custardapple.com.au/Info-Pages/the-custard-apple.html
2. http://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/health-benefits-of-custard-apples/
3. http://www.cricketfundas.com/health-fundas/custard-apple-benefits-cancer-and-medicinal-properties/
4. http://nutrition.indobase.com/articles/custard-apple-nutrition.php

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Thai Fruit:Durian

Durian

Thai Fruit: Durian

Common name(s): Durian

Thai name: Thurian

Binomial name: Durio zibethinus

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Malvales

Family: Bombacaceae

Genus: Durio

Species: D. zibethinus

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Durian is a species of fruit tree known by the scientific name (Durio zibethinus). Durian is widely revered as the "King of Fruits" in the South-East Asian countries.The durian is a tropical fruit encased in a spherical or ovoid spiny hard shell, which can be quite large a single unhusked durian can be the size of a football. Durian is a seasonal fruit; its season lasts typically from June until August.Durian tree starts bearing fruits after four or five years after plantation. The tree grows up to 50 meters in height depending on the species. The thorn of Durian fruit can reach up to 30 cm (12 in) long and 15 cm (6 in) in diameter. Durian has lots of nutrient content including plenty of sugar, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, high iron content, tryptophan, potassium, carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Durian smell is very bad.

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Durian Fruit

Durian Fruit

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Benefit

• Aids in delaying aging.
• A good source of energy.
• Eat Drian for eahealthy bones and teeth.
• Durian good for dental health, because it contains phosphorus.
• Can treat ringworm.
• Can reduce depression and stress, because the content of pyridoxine >B6< on durian.
• Durian skin can be used to repel mosquitoes. 
• For digestive system is bound to get better.

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credit:

1. http://www.liveandfeel.com/articles/durian-3288
2. http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-durian-fruit/
3. http://sfarticle.blogspot.com/2012/04/18-benefits-of-durian.html

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Thai Fruit:Mangosteen

Mangosteen

Thai Fruit:Mangosteen tree

Common name(s):Mangosteen, xango, mangostan, queen of fruits

Thai name: Mungkud

Binomial name: Garcinia mangostana

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Malpighiales

Family: Clusiaceae

Genus: Garcinia

Species: G. mangostana

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Mangosteen is perennial plant high 6-25 meters. Mangosteen has dark-brown or nearly black, flaking bark, the inner bark containing much yellow. Mangosteen is a dark purple fruit with white on the inside of the fruit from Southeast-Asia. Mangosteen is delectably sweet and juice products may also be mixed with other types of juice. Its rind may be dried and made into a powder, and substances are also extracted from its bark.

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Mangosteen fruit

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Mangosteen fruits

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Benefit

• Mangosteen provides powerful support for every organ system in the human body.
• Mangosteen provides huge health benefits for every organ in our bodies.
• Mangosteen Anti-aging helps prevent aging.
• Mangosteen Anti-atherosclerotic helps prevent the hardening of the. 
• Antioxidant-rich rich in antioxidants.
• Anti-tumor and cancer-preventive.
• Antiviral prevents or modulates viral infections.
• Anti-vertigo helps prevent dizziness.
• Relieve hemorrhoids.
• Lowering LDL cholesterol.
• Lowering high blood pressure.
• Helps prevent arteriosclerosis.
• Aids muscles and joints.
• Get rid of acne and the defects of the skin.
• Eliminating the bite marks, burns and poisoning.
• Relieve sprains, muscle and joint tension.
• Relieve abdominal pain.

references: 

1. http://www.fruitsinfo.com/
2. http://www.cancer.org/
3. http://mangosteen-juice-online.com/

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