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Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a fruit that is famous for having a very tempting aroma with a sweet taste and soft texture. The most coveted part of this plant is definitely the yellow flesh. Jackfruit flesh is somewhat gummy and slimy. Meanwhile, the jackfruit seeds are often thrown away, but not infrequently there are also those who often process them into snacks.
jackfruit seeds
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Jackfruit seeds can be consumed after you boil them in water and can add a little salt to add flavor. After boiling, the seeds will become tender. You can eat the white center of the seed.
Besides being edible, you know, jackfruit seeds can be used as medicine. These elliptical seeds are efficacious for overcoming several diseases, such as preventing wrinkles, strengthening the body's immunity, improving bone health, and preventing cancer. In addition, jackfruit seeds can also overcome skin problems, such as warts and blotchy skin.
Finely ground the jackfruit seeds, then compress it on the skin which is known for warts regularly for two weeks.
Crush the seeds into a paste, then mix them with milk and honey. Apply the mixture evenly on the stained skin. Leave the mixture to dry, then rinse with clean water.
Before using it as a herbal medicine, you must know that jackfruit seeds provide an immunostimulating effect. Therefore, someone who is on immunosuppressive therapy or someone who has had tissue grafted or transplanted should be careful when using it.
In addition, jackfruit seeds can also inhibit libido, sexual arousal, and sexual performance in men. However, these seeds will not affect ejaculation competence or fertility.