Sunflower

Product description

VACCINED 5 YEARS OLD. Produces in the 8th year. We have the 10 most commercial varieties. Them SUNFLOWER and PRIMA 1216 as well as 8 other new varieties. Sometimes called "tree pawpaw" or "pawpaw," however, the South American pawpaw is a different species, in the genus Asimina. It is a tree-like plant. Its stem reaches a height of 5-10 m and its leaves are limited to the top of the trunk and are arranged in spirals. The leaves are large and their diameter ranges from 50-70 cm.

The fruit is ripe when softened (like a ripe avocado or softer) and the skin is ocher to orange in color. The taste of the fruit is similar to that of peach, banana and pineapple. Its main enemy is a species of fly called "Papaya Fruit Fly". This insect looks like a wasp and lays its eggs on the young plant. It is worth noting that it is the first fruit tree whose genome was deciphered.

Cultivation and uses in southern Mexico, Central America and northernmost South America. Today the plant is cultivated in most countries with a tropical climate, such as Brazil, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. The ripe fruit is usually eaten raw, without the skin or pits.

The unripe green fruit can be eaten cooked, especially in curries, salads and stews. Both the green fruit and the ripe fruit are rich in an enzyme called papain. This is protease, which has the ability to break down tough meat fibers, which was discovered centuries ago by Native Americans. It is available in tablets to treat digestive problems. The green banana, both raw and cooked, is used in Thai cuisine.

Papain is used by many people in papaya-growing countries to treat wounds from sharp tools, rashes, stings and burns. It is used as a medicine in ointment. Harrison Ford had papain used on his back for treatment during the filming of the movie from the Indiana Jones series. Also, medical research on animals confirmed the contraceptive and abortifacient properties of the plant. Its seeds also have contraceptive properties in male monkeys (in a certain species). . In some parts of Asia, the young leaves are roasted and eaten, like spinach.

Allergies and side effects Special care is needed when harvesting, as the banana secretes a liquid when it is not ripe enough and this can cause irritation and an allergic reaction in some people. The fruit also contains an alkaloid, called carpaine, which is dangerous in large quantities. This alkaloid is also contained in the seeds and leaves.

Medicinal use The Moche often depicted on their pottery. * The ripe fruit cures ringworm, while the unripe fruits cure hypertension and can be used as aphrodisiacs. * Locally the fruit can be used to heal wounds on the skin. * The juice of the fruit and especially the enzymes it contains can be used to reduce gastrointestinal gas. * Its seeds are anti-inflammatory and analgesic, they can also be used to treat stomach aches. but also for fungal infections.

* The leaves are used as a heart tonic, analgesic and to treat stomach ache. * The roots are also used as an analgesic.