After four months of walking past market stalls of stinky, weird, spiky looking durian I finally plucked up the courage to try this mysterious fruit. At first I wasn't too impressed and I didn't like the creamy texture... But something had me coming back for more and after a few weeks I was totally hooked. There is nothing else in the world quite like Durian...
Durian is known as 'The King of Fruits' here in Asia.
- 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.
