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Corlan (lat. Nephelium hypoleucum) - a fruit crop belonging to the Sapindovye family, which is the closest relative of rambutan.
Description
Corlan fruits have the appearance of twenty to thirty pieces of round or oval drupes gathering in clusters. Ripe fruits are always red, and inside them there is a gelatinous and incredibly tasty pulp. In the center of each fruit is a stone, which is moderately poisonous in the absence of heat treatment.
Where grows
Corlan is a native of Southeast Asia. It is currently grown in Indonesia, Australia, Cambodia, India, several African countries and the Philippines. And in Thailand, there was practically a cult of the corlan.
All producing countries of these fruits are engaged in their export to other states, especially to the East.
Application
To feast on corlan, you should carefully remove the peel from it with a knife. The extracted pulp can be consumed both fresh and processed. Quite often, it is added to ice cream or various salads. In addition, there are now a huge number of recipes for making drinks, jams and compotes from corlan. And these juicy fruits can be stored for a very short time - no more than seven days.
Corlan fruits provide tremendous health benefits, and their rather impressive amount of protein also makes them incredibly nutritious. This fruit is very rich in iron, phosphorus, calcium and vitamin C. This "richness" makes it a real find for the treatment of diseases of the blood, musculoskeletal system, muscular dystrophy and anemia. This is especially true for the inhabitants of the countries of Southeast Asia, which are famous for a rather low standard of living with a high population density.
If you consume only five corlan berries daily, you can significantly reduce the risk of oncology. These wonderful fruits are also famous for their pronounced antimicrobial and anthelmintic properties. And with heart ailments, they will definitely help lower blood pressure.
In terms of manganese content, these fruits are included in the TOP-10 plants: this microelement perfectly coordinates vitamin metabolism, protects cell membranes from destructive destruction by dangerous free radicals, takes an active part in the processes of hematopoiesis, enhances the effect of insulin and performs a number of equally important functions. As a rule, the need for manganese increases sharply during periods of too high psycho-emotional stress.
Corlan is also very useful in case of loss of strength, anemia, various ailments of the thyroid gland, nervous disorders and neuroses, as well as diabetes and colds (both before and after).
And the nicotinic acid contained in corlan will provide invaluable benefits to the nervous system, helping to normalize the "swayed" nerves.
Corlan seeds are used to make oil, which is widely used in the soap and perfume industries.
Contraindications
When using corlan, it is important not to forget about the moderate toxicity of its seeds without heat treatment. This fruit does not have any special contraindications, however, the possibility of individual intolerance or allergic reactions with its use still remains.
Growing and caring
Corlan will grow best in subtropical or tropical climates on well-moisturized soils. For its normal growth and full-fledged fruiting, at least 2500 mm of precipitation per year is necessary - in the absence of them, this crop requires additional watering. The fruiting of corlan starts at the age of five or six, and the peak of its yield is noted in the fifteenth or twentieth year of life.
