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Grapefruit seed extract - EPP
Grapefruit seed extract for disorders Gastritis, gastrointestinal infection, inflammation, dermatosis, eczema, gingivitis, mycosis, wart
Diseases Angina, candida albicans, candidiasis, laryngitis, colds, flu, cough, ulcer, cold sore, psoriasis, vaginitis
Beneficial Acne, pimple, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, diuretic
EPP description
Grapefruit, this acid or bitter fruit that we appreciate to see at our table. The grapefruit grows on a large fruit tree the grapefruit which is classified in the category of citrus. It is to know that everything is disproportionate in this tree, that it is its height, but also the importance of its leaves, the size of its flowers and the power of their perfume as well as of its fruit. The grapefruit can reach up to 30 cm in diameter and weigh several kilos, rounded, flattened, or even pear shaped. The peel of the grapefruit is particularly thick and soft. The color of the grapefruit is yellow and its flesh strewn with countless seeds, is either white, pink or slightly greenish.
Grapefruit culture
The grapefruit, although having a certain resistance to the cold, prefers in hotter climates, especially for the improvement of the taste qualities of its fruit and its ripening. The grapefruit prefers well-drained soils. Grapefruits are harvested from November to March. The grapefruit originated more than 4000 years ago in Southeast Asia, and specifically in Malaysia and Indonesia, and in Japan, it is now cultivated, in China, Thailand, Florida and around the Mediterranean. . It is good to specify that to obtain the grapefruit seed extract, the seeds, pulp and bitter white membranes of this fruit are crushed.
Grapefruit seed extract its composition
Grapefruit seed extract contains many active compounds that give it its considerable properties.
Grapefruit seed extract contains bioflavonoids (antioxidant), especially diosmin and hesperidin as well as hesperetin and naringin. EPP also contains limonoids with limonine (maker of bitter taste) as well as nomiline concentrated specifically in the seeds and grapefruit juice.
Grapefruit seed extract is made up of beta-carotene (the carotenoid responsible for its color) including lycophene. EPP has essentially soluble fibers like pectin, carbohydrates, fruit acids, coumarin and copper.
Of course the Grapefruit Seed Extract is associated with various vitamins that it naturally contains the most important being vitamin C, but also vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3 (nicotinamide), vitamin B5 and finally vitamin A.
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Grapefruit seed extract and its medicinal properties (EPP)
The action of Grapefruit Seed Extract is crucial in many areas, thanks to its cholesterol-lowering, antioxidant, astringent properties and can be assimilated as a natural antibiotic, antibacterial, anti-bactericide and diuretic.
EPP is ideally used either locally for external use, for various ailments and disorders targeting the mouth, nose, ears, face, hair and skin, feet and nails as well as the genitals .
But also general for internal use, Grapefruit Seed Extract provides support and increases the resistance of the body helping to strengthen the immune defenses against numerous external aggressions (change of seasons, colds, rhinitis, flu, etc.) and internal (infections, inflammation, etc.).
Grapefruit other uses
The culinary use of grapefruit is quite famous, especially as a sweet fruit that it is tasted fresh, or mixed in a fruit salad, in sorbet. But did you know that it is used in cooking in different ways depending on the culture, for example in the East, it is generally candied, in Thailand, it is accompanied by a spicy sauce. Grapefruit can also be substituted in guacamole, lemon juice, the flavor certainly differs, but it's delicious.
Grapefruit seed extract helps to heal
Gastritis, gastrointestinal infection, inflammation, dermatosis, eczema, gingivitis, yeast infection, wart, tonsillitis, candida albicans, candidiasis, laryngitis, colds, flu, fungi, cough, ulcer, cold sores, psoriasis, vaginitis, acne, button.