Custard Apple / Sugar Apple Info

Benefits of Custard Apple for Healthy Life

Custard apples are sub tropical deciduous tree, also known as cherimoyas, which are native to the West Indies and South America. This fruit is rich in iron, niacin, calcium and contain antioxidants like vitamin C which helps in fighting against the free radicals.

It also contains potassium and magnesium that helps in preventing any kind of cardiac disease. It measure about 8 to 16 cm in diameter and has a rough skin layer which is generally green or brown in color. On the inner surface of this fruit, one can find some creamy flesh surrounding the seeds. The fleshy part is white in color with a sugary taste. There are many health benefits of this fruit and some of them are mention below.

• As mentioned above, it can combat against the free radicals in the body as it contains a lot of vitamin C.


• Dried custard apples which are unripe can be powdered and can be treated for various stomach problems like dysentery and diarrhea.


• It can be used as a muscle relaxant as it is rich in magnesium and as it contains vitamin B6, it can used to treat many skin problems, convulsions and sore tongue.


• Even the bark of the custard apple contains tannins and astringents which can be used to treating cancers and tumors. The bark also acts a pain reliever to toothaches and severe gum ailments.
  
• The paste of this fruit can be used as a balm to treat boils, ulcers and abscesses and it is good for those who are suffering from hyper thyroidism.


• It is strongly recommended for treating anemic patients as it is an excellent source of copper and it is referred to pregnant ladies to avoid premature babies.


• These fruits have low levels of fat and plenty of dietary fiber which helps to maintain healthy digestive tract and prevents constipation.