Rambutan (scientifically termed as ‘Nephelium Lappaceumis’) is a fruit that definitely features in the list of ‘Most Exotic fruits of Our Planet’. It’s a fruit not a lot of people know about. However, some experts call it ‘super fruit’ because of the many benefits its ingestion has. This fruit resembles lychees in the way it looks- it is red colored on the outside while its inside it white, it is oval in shape and is generally one to two inches in length. Moreover, like lychees, it is also found in bunches with stems sticking out of them.
Even though this fruit is said to be originated in Indonesia and is now widely found in Philippines, Australia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Ecuador and America. In India, Rambutan fruit is available mostly in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.
The name rambutan comes from an Indonesian name “rambut” which means hair. Rambutan tree belongs to a group of tropical trees that bear fruits like the lychee, mamoncillo and longan.
Rambutans are small, red colored fruits with spiky hair on the skin. They have sweet, juicy flesh that is slightly acidic and small brown colored seeds whose oil is used in a number of industries. Rambutans are available in two colours, red and yellow.
Here are some health benefits of Rambutan you probably didn’t know before.
Great source of iron
This fruits are excellent source iron which is not only beneficial, but essential for the human body to function. Iron present in the hemoglobin is used by the human body to carry oxygen from the lungs to the different tissues. Iron deficiency can cause illnesses like anemia which leads to severe fatigue and dizziness.
Improves sperm quality
Rambutan fruit is rich in vitamin C which is very important for sperm development. The possible lack of vitamin C in males can result in restricted ability in fruitful reproduction. This condition can be improved by a remedy which requires the person to up their Vitamin C by about 500 mg for around a month. This has been known to enhance both the quality and quantity of sperm in many cases.
Decreases unwanted fat
Rambutans are highly effective in lessening the body fat content of the human body. This is because the fruit is high in fiber content (2 g per 100 g of fruit) and, at the same, low on calories. Moreover, it has high water content. Due to this, it decreased hunger episodes significantly. The seeds also help in weight reduction. In order to ingest rambutan seeds, it is advised to crush them and take them mixed with other foodstuff. Alternatively, they can be consumed raw as well.
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Treatment of dysentery
The skin of the rambutan fruit can be used to treat dysentery. It can also be used to cure other chronic ailments like chronic fever. Some people also combine the fruits with other ingredients which greatly increases its efficiency in curing such ailments.
Helps in boosting energy
The fruit is rich in carbohydrate and protein content which helps give an instant energy boost when consumed. The high water content of the fruit also helps quench the thirst and bring back lost energy. It is highly suitable for runners and other sport players because of this property.
Generation of red and white blood cells
Rambutan contains moderate amount of copper which is necessary for the production of red and white blood cells in our body. It also contains manganese that our body needs to produce and activate enzymes. Enzymes are necessary for carry out many functions in our body and often carry out essential biochemical essential in our body.
Strengthens bones
Another benefit of this fruits is that it helps in strengthening our bones. This is due to the fact that the fruit is rich in calcium, phosphorus and iron. Healthier bones lead to stable growth and reduced chances of fractures and other bone diseases.
Hydrates Skin:
Rambutan makes your skin soft and supple. Its high water content hydrates your skin, thus leaving it soft, smooth and supple.Due to its ability to scavenge free radicals. It protects the body from oxidative damages. The powerful antioxidants present in Rambutan battles cancer in an effective manner.
Helps in boosting immunity and prevent diseases
Rambutans are also high in vitamin C content. Technically speaking, if you ingest ten to twelve rambutan fruits, you would get 75-90 mg of ascorbic acid, which is more than double the amount that is advised in everyday consumption.
The major benefit of vitamin C is that it provides increased immunity from infections (by helping strengthen our body’s defense mechanism). It serves as anti-oxidant, prevents cell damage and helps prevent diseased like scurvy. Vitamin C in Rambutan also helps in the absorption of minerals, iron and copper. Moreover, it protects the body from getting damaged from free radicals.
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Anti-cancer
The antioxidant properties of vitamin C would protect our cells from damage and mutations in DNA, thus protecting us from cancer. This is not very well known, but a study carried out by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia on ‘Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities of Non-Edible Parts of Selected Tropical Fruits’ found out that rambutan can be effective against cancer. The skin and seeds and deeds of the fruit have been proved to be effective against different kinds of cancer.
Eliminates free radicals
One of main compounds included in the skin of rambutan is Gallic acid. This particular compound behaves as a predator for free-radicals that protects our body from oxidative damage and is particularly helpful to fight cancer.
Remove waste from the kidneys
The phosphorus content of rambutan helps remove the waste in the kidneys and is essential for the development, repair, and maintenance of the tissues and body cells. Rambutan also contains significant amounts of calcium which works together with phosphorus to fortify the teeth and strengthen the bones.
Treating common illnesses
Rambutan is also good for treating common illnesses like headache, thrush and dysentery. In order to relieve headaches, the leaves of the trees can be applied on the forehead as a paste. This process is supposed to calm the nerves and reduce the headache. . A decoction of the bark is applied on the tongue to treat thrush. A decoction of the roots is used to lower fever.
Helps in treating diabetes
The seeds of the rambutan fruit hold their own importance. When ingested, they can relieve the pain felt by diabetic patients, especially ones suffering from a specific condition known as ‘diabetes mellitus’.
Help in hair care
Rambutan helps in a huge way improving the health of your hair. A paste made from the leaves of trees is has been known to known to provide nutrition to the hair. This paste is made by taking some rambutan leaves, mashing them, adding some water and squeezing the extract. Many people experience a noticeable change in their hair quality in just a few weeks.
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