Cariocar Brazilian
Brazilian caryocar (lat. Caryocar brasilience) is a fruit tree belonging to the Cariocaraceae family. The second name of this culture is peki or pekui.
Description
Cariocar brasiliensis is a fruit tree about ten meters high. The three-leaved palmate leaves of this plant are quite large in size. They are all slightly hairy and quite tough.
The multistaminate yellowish-white flowers of Kariocara brasiliensis are hermaphrodites. As a rule, they form bizarre multi-flowered inflorescences. During the daytime, the flowers close, opening only when it gets dark. By the way, they cannot boast of a pleasant smell. This crop usually blooms from July to September. Bats are considered its main pollinators.
The fruits of the Brazilian Cariocara are bright yellow in color and are characterized by a rather strong aroma and distinct taste. A little less often you can find dark olive or green fruits. From the moment the fruits set until they are fully ripened, about six months pass.
Where does it grow
Most often, the Brazilian caryocar can be found in its homeland — Brazil. This plant plays a particularly important role in the culture of the Indian population of this country.
Application
The fruits of Caryocara brasiliensis are incredibly nutritious and very tasty. Both fruits and seeds contain up to 60% oil. The pulp of this fruit is added to rice and processed into canned food. In addition, very interesting ice cream is prepared from these fruits.
Healthy edible oil is obtained from the seeds of Kariocara brasiliensis, and the taste of the roasted seeds of the plant is very reminiscent of roasted peanuts. However, oil of similar quality can be obtained from the pulp of the fruit. This oil is very rich in fatty palmetic and oleic acids, as well as stearic and linolenic acid. All these substances are very useful for the human body.
Caryocara Brazilian oil is thick, like resin. It is transparent in color with a slight yellowish tint. And it is consumed for the most part as a dietary supplement, since this oil is rich in all kinds of antioxidants and vitamin A. Systematic consumption of this oil helps reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the blood, becoming a serious obstacle to the development of atherosclerosis and a number of cardiovascular ailments. No worse than Brazilian cariocara oil helps in the treatment of various fungal diseases and sarcoma. It also helps normalize the menstrual cycle.
The miraculous oil also has a certain medical value as an external remedy — it perfectly helps relieve pain during physical overload and muscle strains. In addition, Brazilian cariocara oil is also used in cosmetology — this product is rubbed on the hair to restore its structure and give it a healthy shine. Also based on it, face creams that are ideal for dry skin are made, and in pharmacies you can buy capsules for skin rejuvenation with Cariocara Brazilian oil. The Indians learned to make excellent soap based on this oil, which does not dry out the skin at all. By the way, this soap is also very popular.
Brazilian cariocara wood is no less in demand, as it is highly durable and practically not subject to deformation. It is very widely used in construction.
Contraindications
There are no special contraindications to the use of Brazilian caryocar. However, in case of individual intolerance, allergic reactions may occur.
