PASSION FRUIT PEEL POWDER (Passiflora edulis) -  7 OZ / 200 gr

Ethnomedical Uses: A research developed by the Federal University of Rio De Janeiro, in 2004, concluded that the skin of passion fruit has a high level of pectin - a soluble fiber that aids in the delivery of important nutrients, but works to block the absorption of carbohydrates, glucose, and un-healthy cholesterol - in fact that reduces the cholesterol levels, especially the sugar levels in the blood. In Brazil, natural flour made of skin of passion fruit has been used for many years against diabetes and cholesterol. From 500 species of Passiflora in general, 120 had origin in Brazil. Most of them is used for medicinal and functional purposes, with proven effects for nervous, endocrinal and immunological systems. Passion fruit is also rich in iron, niacina (B3 Vitamin) and calcium. Passion fruit get its name from its flowers, which the Spanish missionaries thought resembled Christ´s Passion, the crown of thorns.

Properties/Actions Documented by Research: Research revealed important physiological effects such as, diabetes control, obesity control, prevention of cardiovascular diseases, was also proven to slow the blood levels of triglycerides, cholesterol and hepatic cholesterol turnover, to enhance the expeling of lipids, cholesterol and bile acids. Researchers found a reduction in the levels of Triglycerides and increase in HDL cholesterol (as known as "good" cholesterol). The glycemic levels presented by the patients before and after the use of the passion fruit peel flour confirmed passion fruit peel as a very effective ingredient to control blood glucose as an adjunct of conventional therapies.

Cautions: none known

How to use/ Preparation: One teaspoon stirred into water or juice one hour or 30 minutes before meals.