Health Benefits of Bignay

Rose May Pimentel in Health

Jun 11, 2024 • 3 min Read

Bignay is a black-red sour berries from a currant tree and known for its health benefits. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy phytochemicals.

The book ‘Fruits of the Philippines’ by Doreen Gamboa Fernandez says that bignay is indigenous to Southeast Asia and grows wild in the second-growth forests throughout the country.

Ripe fruits of bignay can be eaten raw but often they are made into preserves, jams, soft drinks, syrup, brandy, liquor, or wine. The pulp is used for desserts such as cakes and ice cream. Bignay leaves are also consumed with rice or as salad, and the leafy shoots are used for tea.

Here are some of the amazing benefits of this nutrient-loaded fruit, from Health Benefits Times:

1. Antioxidant activity

This fruit has natural antioxidant activity due to the presence of catechins which counteracts free radicals found in the body. The enormous presence of free radicals and deficiency of antioxidants cause premature onset of wrinkles, cancer, and fine lines. An intake of Bignay tea or whole fruit helps prevent these conditions.

2. Colon health

Bignay tea acts as a natural colon cleanser. It helps eradicate unwanted toxins from the body and promotes digestion. It prevents abnormal colon muscle contraction that results in bloating and abnormal cramps.

3. Weight loss

Consuming the tea made from this fruit promotes digestion and regulates waist diameter. It possesses cholesterol-lowering qualities and hunger-deterring qualities.

4. Urinary tract problems

Bignay helps treat urinary tract infections. It helps heal infections that could damage urinary tract health.

5. Regulation of blood pressure

Research has shown that this fruit possesses blood pressure-lowering qualities. It is very helpful for people with high hypertension. It also enhances the immune system and cardiovascular muscles.

6. Liver health

Bignay is directly associated with promoting overall health. The liver is one of the most imperative parts of the body that needs the right consideration as well as treatment. Bignay tea supports lower levels of SGPT and SGOT by guarding and reinvigorating liver health.

7. Gastrointestinal health

It promotes metabolism and assimilation and also treats gastrointestinal ailments. Bignay helps support the digestion level which helps to lower infections.

8. Cardiovascular health

Bignay is loaded with flavonoids which are beneficial for heart muscles. It possesses anti-carcinogenic and anti-aging qualities. Bignay eliminates free radicals. It promotes the activities of the cardiovascular system and safeguards the heart. It also lowers the level of bad cholesterol and promotes the absorption of good cholesterol.

9. Eye health

The presence of vitamin A in bignay helps maintain the health of the eye and also prevents premature myopic eyes.

10. Prevent cancer

Bignay possesses antioxidants that help prevent cancer as well as premature aging. It counteracts the free radicals and their effects and also lowers the development of cancer cells.

11. Skin rejuvenation

Vitamin E and Vitamin C help nourish the skin, improve the degeneration process, eliminate dead skin cells, and also rejuvenate the skin.

12. Treating ulcers and itching

The presence of anti-inflammatory properties helps treat skin diseases such as boils, mosquito bites, allergies, and acne. The fruit paste, leaf, and crushed may be applied to the wound.

13. May cure diabetes

It may cure diabetes effectively. Health problems such as gastric issues, dysentery, and indigestion may also be cured by this fruit.

Indeed, bignay is a tiny fruit with big health benefits.

Stay healthy and safe!

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