Jackfruit as Medicine

      

Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, reaching 80 pounds in weight and up to 36 inches long and 20 inches in diameter. Many parts of the Jackfruit tree are used for their medicinal properties, from the bark, leaves to the fruit itself.

Medicinal applications of Jackfruit:

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• Blood Pressure:
Jackfruit is very functional when it comes to lowering blood pressure due to its very high level in potassium.
• Breast Milk:
Young fruits are said to promote the production of breast milk in nursing mothers.
• Gallstones:
The cashew nut, have been associated with a reduced risk of gallstone disease. At least one ounce of nuts a week, such as cashews, gives women a 25 percent lower risk of developing gallstones. Cashew nuts have high fat content, but it is considered as“good fat.” This is due to the agreeable fat ratio in the nut is 1:2:1 for saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated, respectively.
• Weight Loss:
Cashews are recommended for several diet plans, which are a part of weight reduction programs. These are cholesterol free. Cashew nuts have high fat content, but it is considered as “good fat.” This is due to the agreeable fat ratio in the nut is 1:2:1 for saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated, respectively. As cashews are rich in dietary fiber and energy density, if consumed in moderate amounts they may be satisfying and wont increases the weight.
• Blood Pressure:
A combined decoction of sapodilla and chayote leaves is sweetened and taken daily to lower blood pressure.
• Diabetes:
Cashews work with a person’s lipid profile and provide beneficial effect on those with diabetes or at risk for diabetes. These nuts aid in reducing triglyceride levels in diabetes patients that protect them from further cholesterol and sugar related problems. Integrating frequent consumption of Cashews into your diet, especially raw cashews, may lower the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
• Liver & Brain:
Cashews are the best sources of dietary copper. This mineral helps to breakdown the fat in your food. Inadequate copper intake can raise your blood triglyceride and increase you in risk of fatty liver and heart disease. Copper also needed for proper brain function. Copper is involved in the production and secretion of melanin and dopamine. Without enough copper intakes might leads to severe sun burn, chronic fatigue syndromes, depression and other neurological disorders