HEALTH BENEFIT OF BATWAN

Batwan/Batuan fruit also known as Garcinia Binucao is a famous fruit for Ilonggo and Negrense people. Many people who aren’t Ilonggos or Negrense might not actually be familiar with it. It has a shape similar to a potatoe but instead its color green.

The batwan is under the family of mangosteen. It has a sour taste that isn’t too strong, but it has enough kick to it. But other than its strong flavors, why is it loved by ilonggos so much?

Rich in Antioxidants

Foods and drinks with a lot of antioxidants mean they are good in get rid of free radicals in your body. Getting rid of free radicals in your body results to lessening your chances of acquiring some types of diseases.

Lowers Cholesterol Levels

Worried about your hypertension or worried you might have it? Fresh Batwan is perfect for those who wish to keep their cholesterol levels low. It has tons of minerals found that would help your cholesterol levels lowered.

Helps Prevent Diabetes

The leaf and the fruit of the Batwan are really beneficial for those with common type of diabetes. It helps reduce the imbalance of your blood sugar level. Eating it fresh or adding it to some meals would make the biggest difference to your sugar level.

Aids to Your Weight Loss

Researches done here in the Philippines show how there are are anti-obesity properties found in it which can be added to medicine or drinks which can help people who wish to lose weight.

Contains Anti-Inflammatory Properties

In cases you have any inflammations in your body, external or internal, the anti-inflammatory properties of the Batwan is perfect for relieving  them.

Cures Irritated Skin

It can cure your irritated skin just by simply rubbing it to your skin. Use it at least a couple of times a day .