The 6 Health Benefits of Pitomba!
Pitomba belongs to the Myrtaceae family and is found from the Amazon region to the Atlantic Forest. Pitomba is also well known as bull ‘s eye, Pitomba-da-mata, Pitomba-de-macaco and caruiri, being widely cultivated in the Northeast, mainly in Pernambuco.
Pitomba tree can reach up to 13 meters in height and can be used in the recovery of degraded areas, as it serves as food for numerous species of birds. It can also be used in the afforestation of parks and squares. The pitombeira fruit has its name originated from Tupi and means “sopapo”.
The pitombeira bears fruit from January to April, and belongs to the same family as jabuticabas and Seriguela! The pitomba pulp is protected by a hard and brittle brown shell. Its pulp is whitish, very juicy, slightly acidic and sweet, with a very pleasant flavor. Pitomba can be consumed naturally or in the form of liqueurs. THE
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Pitomba is an excellent source of Vitamin C , Vitamin A , Iron , Calcium and a special protein, which is taken from pitomba and is effective against fungi and weevils in sugarcane and coffee plantations, as well as in beans and soybeans. that are stored. Now see the main health benefits of Pitomba:
The Benefits of Pitomba
- Pitomba seed is effective in the treatment of severe diarrhea.
- Pitomba strengthens the Immune System because it is rich in Vitamin C.
- Pitomba is beneficial in protecting the vascular system.
- Pitomba , being rich in iron, collaborates in the formation of hemoglobin.
- Pitomba contributes to the development of bones
- Pitomba helps glandular function, especially the adrenal, favors wound healing.