Get To Know About The Iriartea Deltoidea Palm Tree & Its Health Benefits For Eye Sight & Healing Wounds

The Iriartea Deltoidea palm extends from Nicaragua to Panama, and in other places in South America, ie. Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, and some places in Africa. The tree is commonly known as huacrapona and possibly terms as such in parts of South Africa, however, the scientific most common term for the tree is Iriartea Deltoidea.

The palm tree fruit is a large, evergreen palm forming a loose clump of growth from a prostrate or subterranean stem up to 45cm in diameter. The palm tree became famous due to its penis-like structure.

The Iriartea Deltoidea palm tree become a major river port on the Peruvian Amazon, then came back in the 1870s the heyday of the rubber. It is commonly found Particularly in the west Amazon and eaten as Palm oil obtained from the fruit of the oil palm tree.

the fruits of the tree are mostly used to prepare salads and have a variety of health benefits, but known to not be tasty. It’s highly nutritious and an important source of dietary fiber. It’s a rich source of zinc, which speeds up the recovery time for wounds.

According to scientists, it is also rich in vitamins K and A, which are required for a healthy scalp and hair.
It is also a good source of beta carotene that helps to improve vision. It’s a good source of Vitamin B6 that helps to regulate the sleep cycle, and also helps the body in the production of hemoglobin. It’s a good option for weight watchers as it’s low in calories. It’s fat-free and contains around 1 gm of protein.

Source:

Iriartea Deltoidea

https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Iriartea+deltoidea
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/6-health-benefits-of-heart-of-palm/articleshow/73728598.cms

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