The Buriti plant, also known as Muriti, Miriti or palm-dos-brejos, is a tall and abundant palm tree in the cerrado, Pantanal and Amazon region, and produces fruits that are tasty and bring several health benefits such as antioxidant and energy effects, as they are rich in calcium, iron, proteins, potassium, carotene, carbohydrates and vitamin B and vitamin C.
You can consume Buriti fruit in natura , as well as in the form of pulps, juices, sweets and ice cream, which can be purchased at fairs and markets. With fruit, it is also possible to make oils that have medicinal value, as they have a deworming, healing and natural energetic action, in addition to having moisturizing and energizing properties for the skin and hair, being great for adding beauty products, such as creams, soaps and shampoos..
Buriti is also known by the scientific name Mauritia flexuosa , and from this plant it is still possible to obtain palm hearts, sap and wood, which can bring several uses besides food, such as handicrafts and furniture making, for example.
What is it for
The benefits of the Buriti fruit and its oil include actions:
- Antioxidant, for being rich in carotene, being able to prevent aging and diseases such as cancer, heart disease and atherosclerosis; Increases satiety and stimulates the functioning of the intestine, for containing fibers; Natural energy; Antibacterial and vermifuge; Moisturizes, strengthens and softens the hair; Vitalizing, moisturizing and healing of the skin; Skin softening, which can assist in the treatment of dermatological diseases, such as Psoriasis.
In addition, because it is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, Buriti helps to strengthen the immune system. Check out more antioxidant tips to improve health.
Other uses of Buriti
In addition to the benefits of its fruit, Buriti still has many uses, since all its parts can be enjoyed. Buriti can provide edible hearts of palm, which is quite tasty, although little known in gastronomy.
From its leaves, it is possible to produce a fiber widely used in crafts to make bags, hats, rugs, hammocks, ropes and roof covers. From the stalk of leaves and wood it is possible to manufacture furniture.
It is also possible to take advantage of its sap, from which sucrose can be extracted, and in addition to its oil and flowers, it is possible to make wines.
