Now there are a lot of different exotic fruits on the shelves. It seems that the name is familiar, but what they are like remains a mystery. The same can be said about such a fruit as passion fruit.
Passion fruit appeared with us quite recently. Her homeland is Brazil. There are about a hundred species of this plant. It grows on huge vines and blooms with white and lilac flowers. Passion fruit requires a certain environment to grow. It should be very sunny and warm, but not quite like in the desert. Passion fruit has a light green to dark green rind. It is believed that if the fruit is rough, it is more ripe than smooth to the touch. The fruit that has reached maturity is large enough, but inside it is very juicy and fragrant.
Passion fruit contains a lot of vitamins, as well as carbohydrates, proteins, organic acids and other minerals. It contains about 35-40% juice.
The fruit has a very beneficial effect on the intestines, it can be used as a mild laxative. Has the ability to remove uric acid.
It is useful for people with problems in the genitourinary system and liver, complaining of low blood pressure (hypotension).
Passion fruit juice has a good effect on sleep, acts as a sedative, increases the elasticity of the skin. No wonder it is used by cosmetologists, creating special means for skin rejuvenation. It is also able to cleanse oily skin well.
Nutritionists also speak well of passion fruit. After all, it promotes weight loss.
The fetus fights cholesterol in the blood, and as a result, the risk of cardiovascular disease decreases. The sap of the plant reduces the growth of cancer cells. Sunflower seeds can also be used as a remedy - they have a hypnotic effect.
Passion fruit peel is poisonous, but there are fruits in which it is edible. In this case, the peel is used in the preparation of jams, candied fruits.
In folk medicine, passion fruit helps people suffering from gout and rheumatism (it relieves pain), bronchial asthma, depression,
In some countries, passion fruit is considered an aphrodisiac, but most scientists can argue with this. It is sold in any supermarket or market. It is advisable to store it in the refrigerator, but not more than 5-6 days.
An unripe fruit will ripen perfectly at room temperature.
As for the properties of an aphrodisiac, although scientists do not believe in this, in many countries passion fruit is used to enhance love passion.
There is only one contraindication: eating passionfruit is prohibited for people prone to allergic reactions.
