Medicinal Plants and Their Uses │Kiwi Fruit

Medicinal Plants and Their Uses Kiwi fruit is native to China, did you know that the beginning of the name of kiwi fruit is "Gosberi China", because this fruit belonging to the genus Actinidia which is derived from the Chinese. after such a long time and some countries to breed this kiwi fruit then they change the name of the export marketing reasons. and some previous kiwi name, Gosberi China, Melonette and then Kiwi. 

Kiwi fruit is a fruit rich in vitamin C and more than citrus fruit known as a fruit that contains vitamin C which is a lot.

Scientific classification

Kingdom         : Plantae

Division : Magnoliophyta

Class : Magnoliopsida

Order : Ericales

Family : Actinidiaceae

Genus : Actinidia

Species : A. deliciosa

Binomial name : Actinidia deliciosa (CFLiang. & ARFerguson.) Wikipedia.com

Some Benefits kiwifruit as follows:

As Antioxidants: because it is rich in antioxidants are high, and most contain antioxidants are downy skin, this antioxidant benefits, namely: Anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antialergen, and also against bacteria.

Hypertension Drugs: according to research kiwifruit consumption 3 times a day can lower blood pressure, hypertension.

Boost immunity: fiber-rich antioxidant content of vitamin C are many, it is a fruit that is suitable for consumption to boost immunity because it can help prevent the flu.

As a source of nutrients: because Kiwi has a considerable content of magnesium, because magnesium is able to convert food into energy.

Heart health: consume 2-3 servings of kiwifruit can thin the blood and reduce blood clotting. The fruit is also able to reduce levels of triglycerides (fats) in the blood with an average of up to 15%. 

This can also prevent cardiovascular.

Good for pregnant women: pregnant women in need of 400-500 micrograms of folic acid for the development of the fetus, kiwi fruit has enough folic acid content to be a source of folic acid for pregnant women, because enough to eat kiwi fruit every day will help your intake of folic acid for pregnant women.

Eye health: the levels of carotenoids in the kiwi can prevent and disappear from free radical attack to the eyes.

Good for digestion: kiwi contains good fiber for digestion that can cleanse the digestive system. help correct the bowel so much cleaner. and can also eliminate bloating and help facilitate the growth of beneficial bacteria for the body.

Some herbs and other plants also contain lots of benefits to our body, to better maintain health rather than treating.