The vast array of remedies found in nature can cure nearly any illness or ailment. Numerous fruits and vegetables, like the golden berries of the Peruvian groundcherry, have medicinal properties.
This incredible fruit is borne on an untamed plant. They taste sweet and are small and round in shape. They have a rind that resembles a cocoon and isn't edible, but their pleasing yellow color is truly something to behold.
The Peruvian groundcherry is native to the American continent. Since its discovery, it has been spread around the world and is now present almost everywhere. There are more than 50 types of golden berries that have been used since the pre-Columbian era. They’re a pretty common sight in Peru and Colombia, where the fruit was cultivated in valleys and considered sacred by the Incas. The tea from the berries has been consumed among royalty in Germany and England in the 18th century.
The fruit is known as aguay cloak in Peru, capulli in Bolivia, uchuva in Colombia, Judas’ cherries in Mexico and cherry in Peru. Here are the main health benefits of the Peruvian groundcherry:
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The fruit is an excellent source of vitamins A, B and C;
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It’s a powerful energy booster that can improve the performance of athletes;
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The Peruvian groundcherry can improve the development of children due to the presence of phosphorus and proteins;
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It can treat almost all pains;
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The fruit is a powerful diuretic;
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It can regulate the levels of cholesterol in your blood;
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It improves digestion and treats digestive problems such as constipation.
As you can see, the Peruvian groundcherry is a powerful fruit with numerous health benefits, which is why it should become a part of your diet.
