Top 10 Santol Fruit Health Benefits - Pregnant Women, Skin

Santol fruit has its origin in Indo China region and areas around the Philippines. Other names with which it is also known as are wild mangosteen, lolly fruit, visayan etc. This sweet and tangy fruit is gifted with hoards of goodness and healing power. It is a storehouse of all the nutrients and yields a healthy lifestyle if you include it in your everyday diet. Read on to know more about santol fruit health benefits. 

1. Packed with Nutrition

Santol is rich in active antioxidants, Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C which ward off serious problems like cardiovascular diseases, metabolism disorder, and scurvy. It is also rich in folate which is recommended for pregnant women to prevent birth defects.

2. Anti-allergen Properties

Santol is a natural anti-allergic remedy. It is not only effective in preventing the bout of allergies but can also treat them. It has sandorinic acid and bronotic acid both of which are responsible for eliminating the signs of allergic reactions.

3. Anti-Cancer Properties

Santol contains lots of active antioxidants which help to grow healthy cells, stops getting more damages to the cells and stops the growth of cancer cells. These antioxidants purify the blood of toxins and neutralize the free radicals that play the villainous role in the entire process.

4. Immunity Booster

The nutrients found in santol like iron, phosphorus, calcium, etc create a favorable condition for the probiotic bacteria to grow and breed. These pro-biotic or good bacteria strengthen our immune system and keep diseases away. Regular taking this fruit means keeping cold, flu, and viral fevers away.

5. Cholesterol and Sugar under Control

Santol is also a rich source of fiber which is soluble. These fibers help in keeping cholesterol and triglyceride under control and thus maintaining the health of the heart. The fibers are also effective in keeping sugar level in control and regulate the secretion of insulin.

6. Skin Problems

Santol is a natural source of alkaloids and steroidal sapogenin. These components are there in the ointments that you use for treating, psoriasis, skin rashes and other problems. You can also put the extract of santol leaves to treat an irritated skin.

7. Stomach Disorder

The natural components found in santol make it a herbal remedy for upset stomach, diarrhea, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and problems in the gastrointestinal tract. Brewed roots of the fruit can cure intestinal spasms as well.

8. For Weight Watchers

This is an ideal choice for the weight watchers. This is rich in carbohydrates and fibers, but low in calories and fat. So, snacking on it means staying energized and keeping the cravings for food lower, without contributing to the fat accumulation.

9. Prevents Hemorrhoids

Swollen and bleeding hemorrhoids are nightmares for a healthy person. A healthy dose of santol fruit, as a whole, or in juice or extract form, is a natural remedy. Vitamin C supplies the healthy endothel while fibers make the stool soft and easy to pass.

10. Oral and Dental Health

Chewing a whole fruit stimulate the salivary gland to secrete more saliva which stops the growth of bacteria in the oral cavity thus reducing the possibilities of tooth decay. Also being a rich source of calcium and phosphorus, they maintain the health of your teeth.