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Platonia is remarkable (lat. Patonia insignis) - a deciduous tree from a rather interesting family Kluzievye.
Description
Platonia remarkable is a fruit tree equipped with a pyramidal and very spectacular crown, growing up to twenty-five meters in height. The bark of this tree contains a fairly large amount of yellowish latex.
Platonia's leaves are elliptical or oblong. All of them are endowed with bizarre wavy edges and grow in length up to fifteen centimeters.
The yellowish-brownish rounded fruits of this culture reach a diameter of seven and a half to twelve and a half centimeters. Each fruit is reliably protected from external influences with a fleshy and thick strong skin containing sticky latex. And inside them you can find rather large blackish-brownish oblong seeds in the amount of one to four pieces. Fragrant white sweet and sour pulp of Platonia is edible and very tasty. By the way, outwardly, the fruits of this plant are somewhat reminiscent of papaya.
Where grows
Platonia grows in the humid and incredibly colorful rainforests of Guyana and Colombia, as well as Paraguay and Brazil. Unfortunately, on the territory of the Russian Federation, this fruit is little known to people - this is due to the fact that the fruits deteriorate very quickly and are practically unsuitable for transportation across the ocean. But tourists can always try them in the markets of South America.
Application
Platonia fruits are eaten raw or used to make sorbet, jelly or marmalade.
Platonia was not spared by traditional medicine - these extraordinary fruits contain a huge amount of vitamin C, as well as phosphorus and iron. The latter takes an active part in the proper transport of oxygen throughout the body, and phosphorus is vital for the formation of new brain tissues and cells. Well, vitamin C is the best helper for resisting various infections and viruses - it perfectly strengthens the immune system.
Platonia fruits are recommended for use in case of anemia (including iron deficiency), severely compromised immunity, periodontal disease, thyroid dysfunction, noticeable deterioration in concentration and memory, as well as rickets, various skin ailments and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. These wonderful juicy fruits help to solve the problem of hair loss or changes in the structure of nails (thinning, concavity, brittleness), as well as cope with chills. They will be no less useful in such unpleasant conditions as belching, regular lack of appetite, flatulence, frequent constipation, a significant change in taste and cracks or dryness of the tongue surface. They also help to cope with various mental illnesses and numerous neurological disorders (for example, with vegetative-vascular dystonia, excessive tearfulness, constant weakness and apathy, as well as irritability and sudden irascibility).
The seeds of this useful plant contain a decent amount of oil, which is actively used to treat skin ailments.
The wood of this culture is also used - interesting souvenirs, high-quality furniture, some joinery, etc. are made from it. In addition, latex is also mined from wood - at one time it was quite widely used to obtain natural rubber, however, now time this technology is practically not used any more.
Contraindications
Since platonia is a highly allergenic product, some people may develop an individual intolerance. And due to the fact that this product is considered a rather unusual delicacy for our stomach, for the very first time you should not eat it more than 100 g.
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