Thursday, April 15, 2010

Vitamins and Minerals in Chikku

When Chikku is boiled with water, the decoction is good for curing diarrhea.


 
A mixture made of its flowers and fruits can bring relief and can prevent pulmonary problems.

 
A concoction made with the old chickoo leaves can prevent cough and cold as well as diarrhea.

 
Vitamins Found in Sapodilla:

  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin B12
  • Thiamin
  • Riboflavin
  • Niacin
  • Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)
  • Folate (water-soluble B vitamin)

 Minerals:

 
  • Calcium
  • Copper
  • Iron
  • Magnesium
  • Phosphorus
  • Potassium
  • Selenium
  • Sodium
  • Zinc

 This fruit is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a very good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C.

 

2 comments:

  1. Thank You for your posts... I don know who you are... But your posts are really usefull and interesting... Especially the health tips posted in the blog are so useful. Thank You so much.. Whoever you are, do continue the good Work :)

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  2. chiku is also spread widely in Indonesia....in Indonesia, chiku is also known as "ciku" or most popularly as "sawo"

    Pierre
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