Chrysophyllum albidum is a forest fruit tree described by the Scottish botanist George Don. It is popularly known as Agbalumo among the yoruba tribes of Nigeria, it is called Udala in the eastern and southern parts of Nigeria. I will be sharing the health benefits of Chrysophyllum Albidum (AGBALUMO).
Health Benefits
Excellent for treating disease such as:
- Diabetes
- Heart Diseases
- Drug Resistant Bacteria
- Sore-Throat
- Tooth Ache
- Constipation
- Lowering Blood Sugar
- Treating Cholesterol
- The Bark is used for the treatment of yellow fever and malaria, while the leaf is used as an emollient and for the treatment of skin eruption, stomach ache and diarrhoea.
- The Cotyledons from the seeds are used as ointments in the treatment of vaginal and dermatological infections
This Tropical GEM has:
- Higher Ascorbic Acid than Oranges and Guava
- Excellent source of Vitamins and Iron