This amazing berry fruit looks a lot like a cherry and is found on a
very fast-growing tree, also like a cherry. It’s not surprising that
most Americans have not heard of Kerson Fruit (latin name Muntingia calabura),
since it grows primarily in Asia and Latin America — although, if
you’ve ever heard of a strawberry tree, that’s an American name for it.
What researchers and nutritionists are now finding, like with so many
other “unknown” fruits, is that there are some amazing health benefits
packed into this little berry — benefits that act as preventatives and
curatives. If you have a strong interest in sustaining a program of
nutritional health, you will be interested in this list of 14 important
uses of the Kerson Fruit, as well as uses for its leaves and flowers.
1. It has antibacterial properties.
One of the big concerns of medicine today is that bacteria of all
types are becoming resistant to the antibiotics that medical science
produces. We have overused antibiotics to the point that bacteria have
mutated, growing stronger and more resistant strains. Kerson Fruit is a natural antibiotic
that will fight staph, intestinal bacteria, sepsis, and diphtheria.
Further testing may prove its value in fighting other forms of invaders
as well.
2. It is a huge source of Vitamin C.
One hundered grams of the berries is equal to 150 mgs of Vitamin C.
We already know that this vitamin helps to prevent flu and colds, has
strong antioxidants, and even works to improve some types of
cardiovascular disease.
3. It provides gout relief.
Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid
in your system, usually from consuming too much of certain types of food
and too little water. While Kerson Fruit cannot cure gout (it goes away
on its own), the berries, eaten 3 times a day in groups of 9-12, will
relieve the pain — the worst part of gout.
4. It is great for headache relief.
People who suffer severe headaches do so because of blood vessel
constriction. Kerson berries relax blood vessels, so that blood can flow
normally again.
5. It is helpful for those with diabetes.
Diabetics fight their disease their entire lives. They have to
constantly monitor their blood sugar levels and take medication or
injections. Kerson Fruit helps to lower blood sugar,
and regular consumption can mean less medicine or lower injection
doses. As a preventative against diabetes, Kerson Fruit is used
regularly in those countries in which it is prevalent.
6. It has strong antioxidant properties.
Oxidation is a chemical process in your body that releases free
radicals. These damaging free radicals form chains and are considered to
be culprits in cancer and other diseases. Antioxidants kill free radicals,
and Kerson Fruit is full of them — 24 different flavonoids and phenolic
compounds to be exact. Don’t worry too much about exactly what
flavonoids and phenolic compounds are — you just need to know that they
are the “good guys.”
7. It contains important nutrients.
The fruit itself includes fiber, carbs, protein, calcium,
phosphorous, iron, and B-vitamins (which are some great mood enhancers).
With this type of excellent nutritional benefit, it is no wonder that
Kerson Fruit is such a staple in other parts of the world. People eat
the fruit raw, make jams and jellies, and use it for baking. Finding
Kerson Fruit in the US is a bit challenging. You can, however, buy it
online in liquid form or in form of one or a group of supplements, and according to nutritionists, this is just as beneficial as the fruit itself.
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