Pingxiang Jackfruit

Pingxiang Jackfruit

　　Pingxiang jackfruit can be called the king of southern fruits. It is massive in size, with some reaching over 10 kilograms. Its color comes in two varieties: green and earthy yellow. Depending on the firmness of the flesh, it is categorized into dry and wet types. The flesh is sweet and delicious, and the seeds can be boiled and eaten, offering nourishing and lactation-promoting benefits.

　　Pingxiang City is located on the southern border of China's Guangxi region. It is a border port city under the jurisdiction of the prefecture-level city of Chongzuo, and borders Lang Son of Vietnam. The southwestern part of the urban area consists of hills, the central part is a valley, and the northeastern part is plains, all with fertile land. Pingxiang has a subtropical monsoon climate, with no severe heat in summer or extreme cold in winter, and abundant rainfall. The average annual temperature ranges from 21–23°C, with annual precipitation between 1062–1772 mm and a maximum daily rainfall of 206.5 mm. The frost-free period lasts 344 days a year, with an average of 1614 hours of sunshine. The prevailing summer winds are easterly and southerly, while winter winds are mainly northeasterly, with an average wind speed of 5–17 meters per second. The conditions are very suitable for jackfruit growth.

　　Edible Benefits

　　1) The sugars, proteins, fat oils, minerals, and vitamins in jackfruit play a certain role in maintaining the normal physiological functions of the body.

　　2) Consuming jackfruit can enhance the hydrolysis of fibrin in the body, dissolving fibrin and blood clots that block tissues and blood vessels, thereby improving local blood and fluid circulation, aiding the absorption and subsidence of inflammation and edema. It has certain auxiliary therapeutic effects on cerebral thrombosis and other diseases caused by thrombosis.

　　3) The jackfruit protein extracted from jackfruit, when used in combination with antibiotics and other medications, can promote the penetration and diffusion of drugs into affected tissues. It is suitable for treating various inflammations and edemas caused by different reasons, such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma, acute pneumonia, pharyngitis, retinitis, mastitis, postpartum breast congestion, postpartum thrombophlebitis, arthritis, periarticular inflammation, cellulitis, and leg ulcers, all of which have shown therapeutic responses.

　　4) In addition, directly applying jackfruit tree sap to affected areas can treat diseases such as lymphangitis and hemorrhoids.

　　Nutritional Value

　　Modern medical research has confirmed that jackfruit is rich in sugars, proteins, B vitamins (B1, B2, B6), vitamin C, minerals, and fat oils. The main therapeutic substance is a type of protein called jackfruit protein, which can be extracted from the juice and peel of the fruit. The sugars, proteins, fat oils, minerals, and vitamins in jackfruit contribute to maintaining normal bodily functions. Eating jackfruit enhances the breakdown of fibrin, dissolving blockages in tissues and blood vessels, thus improving circulation and reducing inflammation and swelling. It also provides auxiliary treatment for thrombosis-related illnesses. When combined with antibiotics and medications, jackfruit protein promotes drug penetration into damaged tissue, treating various inflammatory and edematous conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, pharyngitis, eye inflammation, breast infections, postnatal blood vessel issues, arthritis, and skin infections. Additionally, applying jackfruit tree sap directly can help with lymphatic inflammation and hemorrhoids.