Platonia is wonderful
Wonderful Platonia (lat. Platonia insignis) is a deciduous tree from the rather interesting Clusium family.
Description
Platonia remarkable is a fruit tree equipped with a pyramidal and very spectacular crown, growing up to twenty-five meters in height. The bark of this tree contains a fairly large amount of yellowish latex.
Platonia leaves are elliptical or oblong. All of them are endowed with fancy wavy edges and grow up to fifteen centimeters in length.
The yellowish-brownish rounded fruits of this crop reach a diameter of seven and a half to twelve and a half centimeters. Each fruit is reliably protected from external influences by a fleshy and thick, strong skin containing adhesive latex. And inside them you can find quite large blackish-brown oblong seeds in quantities of one to four pieces. The aromatic white, sweet and sour pulp of platonia is edible and very tasty. By the way, the fruits of this plant are somewhat reminiscent of papaya.
Where does it grow
Platonia grows in the humid and incredibly colorful tropical forests of Guyana and Colombia, as well as Paraguay and Brazil. Unfortunately, this fruit is not known to many people in the Russian Federation — this is due to the fact that the fruits spoil very quickly and are practically unsuitable for transportation across the ocean. But tourists can always try them in the markets of South American countries.
Application
Platonia fruits are eaten raw or used to make sherbet, jelly or marmalade.
Traditional medicine has not ignored platonia either — these extraordinary fruits contain a huge amount of vitamin C, as well as phosphorus and iron. The latter takes an active part in the proper transportation of oxygen throughout the body, and phosphorus is vital for the formation of new tissues and brain cells. Well, vitamin C is the best assistant for resisting various infections and viruses — it perfectly strengthens the immune system.
Platonia fruits are recommended for use in cases of anemia (including iron deficiency), severely weakened immunity, periodontal disease, thyroid dysfunction, a noticeable deterioration in concentration and memory, as well as rickets, various skin ailments and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. These wonderful juicy fruits help solve the problem of hair loss or changes in the structure of nails (thinning, concavity, brittleness), as well as cope with chills. They will be no less useful for such unpleasant conditions as belching, regular lack of appetite, flatulence, frequent constipation, significant changes in taste sensations and cracks or dryness of the surface of the tongue. They also help cope with various mental illnesses and numerous neurological disorders (for example, vegetative-vascular dystonia, excessive tearfulness, constant weakness and apathy, as well as irritability and sudden temper).
The seeds of this most useful plant contain a decent amount of oil, which is actively used to treat skin ailments.
The wood of this culture is also used — interesting souvenirs, high-quality furniture, some carpentry, etc. are made from it. In addition, latex is also extracted from wood — at one time it was quite widely used to produce natural rubber, however, at present this technology is practically no longer used.
Contraindications
Since platonia is a highly allergenic product, some people may experience individual intolerance. And due to the fact that this product is considered a rather unusual delicacy for our stomach, you should not eat more than 100 g of it for the very first time.
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