Benefits of Red Fruit from Papua Land for Health

The red fruit ( kuansu ) which has the Latin name Pandanus conoideus is a fruit that grows a lot in Papua. The benefits of this red fruit are believed by the Papuan people to be able to treat various diseases and good for health.

In Papua, red fruit is usually consumed by eating or cutting directly slices, then boiled or baked. Seeds and red fruit meat can also be crushed, mixed with water, and filtered to produce a thick red sauce as a seasoning. In addition, red fruit extract oil is also used as a flavoring for food and natural coloring.

Besides being a food, red fruit is also used by Papuans as traditional medicine. Red fruit is believed to increase stamina and endurance against disease.

Red Fruit Benefits for Health

In the red fruit, there are various important nutrients needed by the body, such as protein, calories, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and dyes anthocyanin.

In addition, red fruit is also believed to have various health benefits, including:

• Having anticancer effects
  Research in the laboratory reveals that red fruit can inhibit the growth of cancer cells, for example in ovarian cancer, colon cancer, and breast cancer.
  But clinical research for proving this benefit, is still very minimal, so the claim of red fruit as an anticancer still needs further verification.
• Having anti-inflammatory properties
  Red fruit has strong antioxidant properties that can reduce inflammation. This benefit makes red fruit potential to be used as an alternative medicine for inflammatory bowel disease which can develop into colon cancer. However, there are no scientific studies that specifically prove the effect of red fruit on relieving inflammation.
• Reducing bad cholesterol
  In a study, red fruit extract was found to increase cholesterol levels. good and reduce levels of bad cholesterol, so it can reduce the risk of heart disease. But because this research was only done in animals, the benefits of red fruit in reducing bad cholesterol in humans still need to be proven.
• Has antiviral and antimicrobial properties
  Red fruit is also claimed to be able to help treat HIV and TB disease, because it is believed to kill certain viruses and bacteria. Unfortunately, this benefit has not been proven.
  

The high content of beta-carotene in red fruit also brings a number of benefits . Beta-carotene is one type of antioxidant that can protect the body from the effects of free radicals, so it can help maintain skin health, reduce the risk of cancer, and macular degeneration eye disease.

So far, the benefits of red fruit on health are still not supported by strong evidence. Therefore, various studies are still being carried out to uncover the true benefits of red fruit.

You can consume red fruit as a source of nutrition. But keep in mind, if you have certain medical conditions, such as liver or kidney disease, you should first consult your doctor before consuming red fruit, especially if you want to use it as herbal medicine.

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