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Benefits of Durian

I just had durian last Friday. Seems like there are some health benefits:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Health-Benefits-of-Durian

-Durian is extremely nutritious because it is rich in vitamin B, C and E and with high iron content. Eating durian is alleged to restore the health of ailing humans and animals.
-A preparation from its roots and leaves is prescribed by traditional doctors for fevers and jaundice.
-Decoctions of the leaves and fruits are applied to swellings and skin diseases.
-Durian fruit helps lower cholesterol.
-Durian is a strong blood cleanser.
-The ash of the burned rind is taken after childbirth.
-Durian contains high levels of the amino acid tryptophan, known to alleviate anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and create feelings of happiness, by raising levels of serotonin in the brain
-Durian contains high level of soft protein which makes it a good muscle builder.
-Durian has a reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac.
-Durian is recommended as a good source of raw fats.

Comments

cat said…
Did you by any chance read that durian are good for dogs? All of my dogs and rabbits love durian. Thats plain weird I reckon!
danz da man said…
were they good durians? where did you get them? :P hehehe
meiyi said…
yileen:
but i'm not a pet. :(
i just like a few pieces in my body system

danz:
yalah. i got it from you~~
special hand picked durians from your fridge.

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