Benefits Of Kamias For Human Health
Kamias, which is a Filipino name for sour fruit plant, originated from Southeast Asia region. It can also be found in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Myanmar. In every country, kamias has their own name. In Indonesia it is called as Belimbing Wuluh, in Malaysia, they call it Belimbing Buloh, and in other Asian countries, it is known as Talina ping. In such countries in Europe, this fruit is commonly known as tree cucumber.
In Southeast Asia, kamias is often used as a food source or traditional medicine for some kind of disease. It contains a lot of vitamin B, vitamin C, phosphorus, iron, and antioxidants. It also has a high nutritional value that is needed by a human, that is why, apart from consuming it as a food source, kamias can also be used as a medicinal alternative.
Natural Treatment For Diabetics
People suffering from diabetes are at risk of heart attack, bone loss, obesity, kidney failure, and liver disorder.
Prepare and wash 4-5 pieces of kamias. Blend it and mix with 1 glass of water. After that, boil the mixture until it leaves you only half a glass of water. Strain the boiled water and let it cool. Drink the kamias juice twice a day. Do not consume it in large amounts as it contains high levels of acids which can result in digestive disorders like gastritis and ulcers.
Used As Cough Treatment
Toothache Treatment
Just eat some kamias during a toothache or you may blend some of it and apply on the painful tooth. It will help lessen pain. You can also pound it and place it on the sick and hollow teeth in order to prevent the spread of bacteria.
Rheumatic Prevention
Lowering Blood Tension
The leaves of kamias contain tannins, sulfur, formic acid, and peroxide. Its rod contains saponins, sulfur, calcium oxalate, tannins, formic acid, and glucoside. In particular, kamias can be used to lowering blood pressure. There are conditions wherein an individual should avoid consumption of this fruit such as when your urine contains oxalate or if you suffer from an ulcer.
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