Corlan
Corlan (lat. Nephelium hypoleucum) is a fruit crop belonging to the Sapindaceae family, which is the closest relative of rambutan.
Description
Corlan fruits look like round or oval drupes collected in clusters of twenty to thirty pieces. Ripe fruits are always red, and inside them there is gelatinous and incredibly tasty pulp. In the center of each fruit there is a seed, which is moderately poisonous if not heat treated.
Where does it grow
Corlan is from Southeast Asia. It is currently grown in Indonesia, Australia, Cambodia, India, several African countries and the Philippines. And in Thailand there is practically a cult of Korlan.
All producing countries of these fruits export them to other countries, especially to the East.
Application
To enjoy corlan, you should carefully remove the peel from it using a knife. The extracted pulp can be consumed either fresh or processed. Quite often it is added to ice cream or various salads. In addition, there are now a huge number of recipes for making drinks, jams and compotes from corlan. And these juicy fruits can be stored for a very short time — no more than seven days.
Corlan fruits provide enormous health benefits, and their fairly impressive amount of protein makes them incredibly nutritious. This fruit is very rich in iron, phosphorus, calcium and vitamin C. Such “wealth” makes it a real boon for the treatment of diseases of the blood, musculoskeletal system, muscular dystrophy and anemia. This is especially true for residents of Southeast Asian countries, which are famous for their rather low standard of living with a high population density.
If you consume just five corlan berries every day, you can significantly reduce the risk of cancer. These wonderful fruits are also famous for their pronounced antimicrobial and anthelmintic properties. And in case of heart ailments, they will definitely help lower blood pressure.
In terms of manganese content, these fruits are included in the TOP 10 plants: this microelement perfectly coordinates vitamin metabolism, protects cell membranes from destructive destruction by dangerous free radicals, takes an active part in the processes of hematopoiesis, enhances the action of insulin and performs a number of equally important functions. As a rule, the need for manganese increases sharply during periods of too high psycho-emotional stress.
Corlan is also very useful for loss of strength, anemia, various ailments of the thyroid gland, nervous disorders and neuroses, as well as for diabetes and colds (both before and after).
And the nicotinic acid contained in corlan will provide invaluable benefits to the nervous system, helping to normalize “shaken” nerves.
Korlan seeds are used to produce oil that is widely used in the soap and perfume industries.
Contraindications
When consuming corlan, it is important not to forget about the moderate toxicity of its seeds without heat treatment. This fruit does not have any special contraindications, however, the possibility of individual intolerance or allergic reactions when consuming it still remains.
Growing and care
Corlan will grow best in subtropical or tropical climates in well-moistened soils. For its normal growth and full fruiting, at least 2500 mm of precipitation per year is required — in its absence, this crop requires additional watering. Fruiting of the corlan starts from the age of five or six, and the peak of its productivity is noted in the fifteenth to twentieth year of life.
