Benefits of Star Fruit

Benefits of Star Fruit

 

 

Star fruits is one of low calorie fruits. 100g of star fruits just give 31 calories, which is much lower than whatever other well known fruit you find in the market. But do not be deceived by the calorie count. This juicy fruit is rich in vital supplements, cell reinforcements, and vitamins needed for good health.

Star fruits' waxy peel gives a decent measure of dietary fiber. Fiber helps to control cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetic. fiber in star fruit can also improve your skin health. Star fruit contains great amounts of vitamin-C. Vitamin C is a  cancer prevention agent. 100 g of crisp star fruit gives 57% of daily requirement of vitamin C. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body to create resistance against various diseases.

Benefits of margosa

Benefits of margosa

From those days people knew margosa as a very valuable tree. There was a belief among Sri Lankans that it brings good luck and in many home gardens of Jaffna area in sri lanka even today we can see this tree.

All most all the parts of the tree  has some use or the other. Its skin, leaves, wood, blossoms, are all used in Ayurveda. In fact Margosa has contributed hugely when making different Ayurvedic medications. The bark of margosa tree has the ability to purify blood. And many people drink the essence of margosa bark. It is believed that the air produced by this tree can have a calming impact on a person's mind. It is also an air purifier.

Margosa can cure digestive issues, skin diseases, fever and also good for mucus. The oil extracted from margosa leaves is a good germ killer. Margosa oil is good for joint pain, skin diseases like psoriasis, gout and eczema. As a matter of fact people have started adding margosa essence when making soap and shampoo. Margosa can be used as a bug spray, which keeps away bugs, mosquitoes and also it eliminates germs. Dry margosa leaves can protect garments, books etc. from worms and bugs. Margosa leaves powder used as tooth powder can keep gums and teeth solid and free from bad breath. Margosa wood is very strong and long lasting. In fact it is used to make furniture.