Health Benefits And Medicinal Uses Of Makopa (Rose Apple)
Makopa is a tree that is native to Southeast Asian countries. It has a sweet and sour taste that refreshes us and is very nutritious. Makopa has many names, depending on which country one finds oneself. Some of its common names are rose apple, wax apple, and Jambu. Here are the numerous health benefits we can obtain from makopa tree.
Helps Improve Digestion
Also, in traditional medicine, the seeds of makopa have been used to prevent diarrhea and dysentery.
Helps Improve Heart Health
Rich in Vitamin C
The fruits are rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that can help boost our immunity to counteract the colds and is beneficial in the formation of collagen for keeping the skin your looking.
Moreover, vitamin C also helps prevent the damage of free radicals, toxic chemicals, and pollutants which leads to health ailments such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. It also enhances the white blood cells production and also assists in the functioning.
Rich in Calcium
Helps Prevent Acne
Moreover, the decoction of the leaves also acts as an expectorant and diuretic which treats rheumatism and also cures the sore eyes.
Helps In Reducing Toxicity In The Body
Other Traditional Uses
- Fruit peel strengthens the spleen, warms the stomach, and helps treat tumors and deep ulcers.
- The bark is used to treat asthma, hoarseness, and bronchitis
- In the Chinese system of traditional medicine, its root bark and fruit are used as a blood coolant.
- Flowers have antipyretic effects and seeds treat dysentery, diarrhea, and cataract.
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