This fruit is not only a simple food ingredient but also a valuable herbal remedy from the home garden.
Black Plum is a popular fruit among many Vietnamese, commonly found in the mountainous and midland regions of Northern Vietnam. This fruit has a unique nutty and fatty flavor, making it suitable for various delicious dishes. Moreover, black plum offers numerous health benefits, comparable to any “precious medicine.”
Both traditional and modern medicine indicate that eating black plum is very beneficial for health. According to traditional medicine, black plum is sour, sweet, and astringent with a warming nature, entering the lung meridian, and is known to clear heat, generate body fluids, quench thirst, detoxify, and soothe the throat, being non-toxic. In modern medicine, a black plum contains proteins, fats, carbohydrates, beta-carotene, oleanolic acid, and several minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper… along with vitamin C, which is excellent for health.
Black Plum is a popular fruit among many Vietnamese.
Perhaps that is why this fruit is considered a “specialty,” sought after by many people at high prices for daily consumption or as gifts. The market price of black plum typically ranges from 120,000 to 200,000 VND per kilogram, and at times can reach up to 250,000 VND per kilogram.
Below are some special health benefits of black plum that everyone can leverage to turn this fruit into a readily available herbal remedy at home:
1. Cancer Prevention
Black plum contains antioxidant compounds such as alkaloids and flavonoids that have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, preventing the attack of free radicals. Therefore, individuals who regularly consume black plum may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
2. Blood Sugar Regulation
Black plum contains a type of resistant starch called tannin. This starch helps control the metabolism of sugar into the bloodstream while reducing insulin resistance. As a result, blood sugar levels in diabetic patients can be effectively managed. Thus, black plum is also considered suitable food for diabetic patients.
Eating black plum is very beneficial for health.
3. Good for Bones and Joints
Black plum is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially calcium, which is excellent for bone and joint health. Regular consumption of this fruit can help alleviate some issues related to bone pain or contribute to preventing osteoporosis.
4. Digestive Benefits
In addition to the aforementioned benefits, black plum is also a good food for your family’s digestive system. This fruit contains fiber, which helps improve digestive function and prevent constipation. In traditional medicine, black plum is also known for its ability to treat bloating and indigestion.
