I have always referred to the custard apple as buah nona and I guess this applies to most Malaysians. It is also known as sweetsop and sugar apple. Anyway, I love to eat the fruit and have actually planted one behind the library but it is taking ages to bear fruit.Do you know that the unripe fruit can be used to assist against diarrhea and dysentery. Even the bark of the tree can be used as medicine for the skin. The leaves are believed to have healing properties and have been used against tumours and cancers. The bark of the tree can also be used on gums to relieve toothaches.
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A piece of invaluable knowledge. Thank you, Miss Cheah.
But I wonder has it be verified by medical experts what you mentioned about its medicinal values?
I only enjoy its sweet and milky taste only. It's true that it takes a long time to bear fruits.
这是我最最爱的水果之一。
它的真正名称也是后期才知道的。
它的身价也是近年来才发现的。
小时候，
当果实结满树时，
就拿着“ka lou”沿着一棵棵树，
把熟了的果实摘下来。
如今只能空回忆...
那一大片土地，
如今已是高楼大厦了......
Hi to Jiubo and jin1shu3,
I am glad you found my post on the buah nona interesting. If you happen to be in Manjung, do contact me and I'll give you a guided tour of the herb garden in my school and discuss their medicinal properties with you.
好的，谢谢。
有去就联络你。
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