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Aguaje - fruit peel - 100g

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Product characteristics

Contents: fruit peels

Country of origin: Peru

ClassificationMauritia flexuosa

Weight: 100g

Preparation proposal:

Place one tablespoon of peels into a liter of cold water, then boil for 5 minutes, strain and drink decoction.

Availability: small quantity
Dispatched within: 24 hours

Description

AGUAJE - fruit peels - 100g

 

 

Plant description

Aguaje - Peruvian name, Buriti - Brazilian name (Mauritia flexuosa) - "tree of life" - grows in tropical areas of South America, has brown, with hard scales surrounding the yellow flesh. The aguaje palm grows in swamps and other wetlands. In its natural environment, it forms dense clusters. Male and female flowers appear on separate units, female flowers produce fruit.

     
 

Properties

The aguaje has a high vitamin A-content (beta-carotene), even higher than carrot and spinach. It has antibiotic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory functions, as well as helping eye health and maintaining healthy skin.

This Amazonian fruit also contains a high presence of vitamin C, which helps in the absorption of iron and calcium.

The aguaje contains phytoestrogens (plant compounds), which do according to studies have beneficial effects on human health, one of them being an anti-cancer effect, and whose greatest protective role would be against breast, colon and prostate tumors.

The consumption of phytoestrogen also decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, affecting the heart and blood vessels.

Another of the great benefits of phytoestrogens is the reduction of menopause effects  Research has shown that women who consume foods rich in this compound have a late menopause and fewer disorders. It also helps to balance hormone levels.

 

 

 

 

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