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Commonly known as bilimbi, cucumber tree, tree sorrel, or Kamias, this tree can be found in most tropical countries. In the Philippines, you can probably find it in most house backyards.
You can eat it raw or dip it in salt. Some would cook and make them into a jam.
Whichever way you would like to consume them, it's good to know that the fruit that we almost take for granted has its advantages. Here are some health benefits of cucumber tree (kamias)
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You can eat it raw or dip it in salt. Some would cook and make them into a jam.
Whichever way you would like to consume them, it's good to know that the fruit that we almost take for granted has its advantages. Here are some health benefits of cucumber tree (kamias)
Juice
- The juice is effective as eye drops
Leaves
- Decoction of leaves or the juice of the leaves are often consumed as a cure for venereal disease
- A leaf decoction is taken to relieve rectal inflammation
- A leaf infusion is a remedy for coughs and is taken after childbirth a tonic
- Leaves are applied as poultice on itches, swellings of mumps and rheumatism, as well as on skin problems
- Applied on bites of poisonous insects
Fruit
- The fruit is given to children as a protection against coughs
- Applied on bites of poisonous insects
- Syrup made from its fruit is used as a cure for fever and inflammation
- Stops rectal bleeding
- Alleviate internal hemorrhoids
Flower
- A flower infusion is believed to be effective against coughs and thrush