Many herbs and plants grow in the high altitudes of the Himalayas which are a panacea for many diseases and ailments. The medicinal properties of many of these plants, fruits and herbs are documented in ancient texts. One fruit, dubbed the ‘Himalayan Raspberry’ and full of medicinal properties is the Hisalu fruit. Hisalu, found in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand, is a fruit full of juice. It is an elusive fruit, which only grows on dry land in April, May and June. You will get this fruit only three months in a year. It is not possible to store them since Hisalu will get spoiled within 2-3 hours of plucking it from the tree.
Hisalu fruits grow at elevations between 700 and 2000 meters. They come in two varieties: black and yellow. The black Hisalu is quite rare, while the yellow Hisalu is more commonly found. These fruits are very delicate, and even a gentle touch causes their juice to be released. We will tell you 5 beneficial traits of the Hisalu fruit.
Boost immunity: The sweet and sour fruits of Hisalu contain abundant amounts of antioxidants. Due to these nutrients, this fruit is considered very beneficial for the body. Its consumption boosts the immunity of the body, which can avert the risk of infection.
Relief from throat pain: Hisalu has properties to cure throat pain. If you consume the juice obtained from its fruits, you can get relief from throat pain It can also be consumed to lessen stomach ache and cough
Prevent kidney Damage: The fruit is enriched with phytonutrients called ellagic acid, which help neutralize free radicals in the body and prevent cell damage. It also contains flavonoids, which are good for improving kidney function and can reduce the growth of cancer cells.
Controls diabetes: The extract obtained from the fruits of Hisalu has been shown to have properties to control diseases like diabetes. However, if you are suffering from diabetes, consume it only on the advice of an expert.
Heals ulcers: Not only the fruit of Hisalu, but its leaves also work wonders. Peptic ulcers can also be cured from the root by mixing its fresh shoots with Brahmi leaves
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