The Mandarin Kinnow fruit is a rare cultivar of the acai berry. It was developed in Southern China and its nutritional value is still being researched today. But scientists have already proven that it has several health benefits for humans, especially for people with diabetes, heart disease and ulcers. Its high nutritional value is the reason why this fruit became one of the most popular exotic fruits grown worldwide.
It is a berry that looks like small blackberries. And it has smooth, dark colored skin that look almost like the skin of a deep red cherry. Its flesh is a bit tough but it easily melts when it is exposed to the air. It has a mild taste and is considered as a low-fat, high nutritional value fruit. This fruit is the smallest among all the acai berries and its size is almost the same with the size of an orange. The most popular varieties of this fruit are the black and green varieties.
There are many health benefits of this fruit but the main contributor for its nutritional value is its rich antioxidant content. It has more than ten times the antioxidants compared to an orange. This means that it protects the body against harmful free radicals which cause heart diseases, cancer, infections and other fatal diseases. It also helps repair damaged skin cells. In addition, it has a high content of vitamin C, beta carotene and lycopene which help fight various cancers including colon, bladder, pancreas, breast, ovarian, and skin cancer. This fruit can be eaten daily as part of the regular breakfast or lunch.
One of the medicinal properties of this fruit is that it can cure the ulcer. It relieves the sufferer of the pain caused by the inflammation and also reduces the mucus secretions. It can also be used to treat bacterial infections, fevers and indigestion. This fruit contains polysaccharides which have analgesic and antispasmodic effects.
Like other fruits, this fruit has many medicinal benefits which include purification, regulation of sugar level in blood, stimulation of lymph flow, digestion and assimilation, regulation of insulin, elimination of toxins and elimination of excess acid in the colon. In fact, they have been found out to regulate the secretion of insulin. They also improve the production of bile, which improves the functioning of the digestive system. They improve and maintain the condition of adrenal and thyroid glands. Apart from all these, this fruit is also used in treating edema, poor memory, eczema, boils and abscesses, flatulence, insomnia, dyspepsia, hiccups, piles, sore throats and looseness in breast milk.
Studies show that this fruit can increase the resistance of a woman’s body against cancerous cells. It can also improve the appearance of the skin and improve its elasticity and strength. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin E. In addition to this, it has many other health benefits. However, it should be kept in mind that these medicinal benefits are only possible if it is consumed in the correct dosage. Therefore it is very important to consult your doctor before taking up any supplement.