Pagi Pagi 24 Desember 2015 - Manfaat Buah Rambutan Barengan Mona Ratuliu

Summary

In this lively discussion, the benefits of rambutan fruit, particularly its seeds and leaves, are explored. The seeds are highlighted for their potential to help stabilize blood sugar levels, particularly for individuals with diabetes, though they don't cure the condition. The conversation also touches on the diverse ways rambutan and other fruits are processed into snacks and traditional remedies. Insights are shared about the use of rambutan leaves for hair care and other natural treatments. The dialogue offers a mix of scientific exploration, local traditions, and personal anecdotes, with a focus on the health benefits of this tropical fruit.

Takeaways

• 😀 Rambutan seeds are being researched for their potential medicinal properties, including stabilizing blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
• 😀 The idea that rambutan seeds can cure diabetes is debunked, but they can help stabilize blood sugar levels, especially for type 2 diabetes.
• 😀 The research on rambutan seeds has gained international attention, and there are efforts to patent the technology for medicinal use.
• 😀 The nutritional content of rambutan seeds, including carbohydrates, fat, and protein, has been shown to meet some nutritional needs.
• 😀 The seeds of rambutan need to be dried and processed into an extract to effectively be used for medicinal purposes.
• 😀 The leaves of the rambutan tree also have health benefits, such as helping with hair care and potentially reducing gray hair.
• 😀 In addition to its medicinal uses, rambutan fruit is popular in local snacks, including fried rambutan and rambutan-based milk products.
• 😀 Jambi, an Indonesian region, has a unique snack made by frying rambutan with a wheat flour coating, which lasts up to six months.
• 😀 There are other exotic foods discussed, such as Hasma (frog eggs), which is believed to have healing properties and is very expensive in China.
• 😀 The transcript ends with a mention of a book on rambutan’s benefits, emphasizing that healthy eating also involves thinking wisely and taking care of one’s body.

Q & A

What are rambutan seeds believed to be effective for?

Rambutan seeds are believed to have medicinal properties, particularly in helping to stabilize blood sugar levels and potentially aiding in the treatment of diabetes.

How do rambutan seeds help manage diabetes?

Rambutan seeds contain carbohydrates, fat, and protein that help in lowering blood sugar levels. They are usually dried, pounded, and dissolved in water to create a potion believed to help in stabilizing blood sugar levels.

Why is it important not to throw away rambutan seeds?

Rambutan seeds contain beneficial properties that can aid in stabilizing blood sugar levels and have other potential medicinal benefits, making them valuable rather than wasteful.

What other part of the rambutan tree is considered beneficial?

The rambutan leaves are also believed to have beneficial properties, particularly in promoting hair health, such as reducing gray hair and improving pigmentation.

How are rambutan leaves used for hair care?

Rambutan leaves are blended into a paste with water, and this mixture is massaged into the hair to help reduce gray hair and improve its pigmentation.

What is the effect of rambutan seeds on diabetes?

Rambutan seeds are not a cure for diabetes but are effective in stabilizing blood sugar levels, particularly for those with type 2 diabetes.

What was the role of the two students in Banda Aceh regarding rambutan seeds?

The two students, Venny Juitasari and Marlin, conducted research that demonstrated the medicinal properties of rambutan seeds, particularly in treating diabetes, and their work has attracted international attention.

What does Mr. Jensen, the nutritionist, say about rambutan seeds?

Mr. Jensen confirms that while rambutan seeds can stabilize blood sugar levels, they do not cure diabetes. The seeds contain polyphenols that help in stabilizing blood sugar but must be processed in the form of an extract for effective consumption.

What unique snack is made from rambutan seeds?

A snack made from rambutan seeds involves frying them after coating the seeds with wheat flour. This fried snack, popular in Jambi, has a long shelf life and is similar in taste to dates.

What is the 'Hasma' dish mentioned in the script?

Hasma is a dish made from frog eggs and combined with various fruits like longan, lychee, and rambutan. It is believed to have medicinal benefits, especially for skin health and beauty.