18 Benefits of Durian

 Durian is a fruit that is very popular with many people, as a fragrant aroma and the taste is delicious and sweet. Durian is also a healthy food, because durian has many health benefits. Benefits to be gained not only the flesh alone, but also on the skin and leaves. Some also considered that the durian fruit can cause disease. Indeed, the opinion is not entirely wrong, because eating durian can increase blood pressure and high cholesterol.

If eaten without exaggeration, durian is a healthy diet is good for the body. In the durian flesh contains many nutrients, including calcium (Ca), fat, iron (Fe), riboflavin, carbohydrates, copper (Cu), folic acid, vitamin C, fiber, zinc, niacin, protein, carotene, manganese ( Mn), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), thiamin and magnesium (Mg). Durian is hot and contains a lot of sugar, so that pregnant women and diabetics should not eat durian.

Iron and phosphorus contained in the durian, 10 times more than that contained in the banana. The content of each 100 grams of durian fruit is 1 gram fiber, 2.5 grams fat, 2.5 grams protein, 28 grams carbohydrates and 66 grams of water, producing approximately 520 kJ.

Here are 18 benefits contained in the fruit durian.

1.      Durian flesh can be a cure jaundice.

2.      Durian tree roots can be used as a cure infections of the nails.

3.      The content of manganese contained in the durian, can maintain a stable blood sugar levels.

4.      The roots and leaves of durian steeping water can be as antipyretics.

5.      Durian good for the health of joints and bones, as it contains many B vitamins, calcium and potassium.

6.      Durian skin can be used to repel mosquitoes.

7.      Durian can overcome anemia, because durian is rich in iron and folic acid.

8.      Durian good for dental health, because it contains phosphorus.

9.      Durian can prevent premature aging, because it contains vitamin C as an antioxidant.

10. Can reduce depression and stress, because the content of pyridoxine (B6) on durian.

11. Can overcome swelling.

12. Helps maintain healthy thyroid, because the content of copper.

13. Can increase blood pressure is low, because durian is hot and contains iron.

14. The content of riboflavin (vitamin B2) contained on the durian can help treat migraines.

15. Constipation can be overcome, because durian contain lots of fiber.

16. Increased appetite for durian contains thiamin and niacin.

17. Durian skin is crushed and applied to the abdomen, may facilitate defecation.

18. Can treat ringworm.

Durian fruit has a wide range of benefits. Such benefits can be obtained from meat, skin or durian roots. Many benefits can be obtained, as long as no excessive eating durian.