What is Rambutan?
Health Benefits of Rambutan
Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia including Malaysia and Indonesia.
Rambutan is closely related to other edible tropical fruits including lychee, longan, pulasan, and quenapa.
In traditional Chinese medicine, rambutan has been used to help treat fevers, arthritis and expel parasites in the gut.
Rambutan has essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B, potassium, calcium, folate, magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus and choline.
Rambutan has anticancer, anti-allergic, anti obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-fungal, antimicrobial, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Rambutan is rich in antioxidants, specifically the peel and seeds. Antioxidants help fight free radicals in the body and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Rambutan may help promote digestion, preventing constipation and improving symptoms of IBS, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Rambutan may also promote weight loss due to its high fiber content.
Rambutan may help promote heart health. Rambutan may also boost your immunity and help fight infections due to its rich vitamin C content.
Rambutan may also promote eye health and bone health. Rambutan may also help improve fertility.
As always, consult with your physician.
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10345721/