Wampee- Indigenous to Southeast Asia, Clausena lansium having its roots in the family Rutaceae is also known as Wampee. The fruits turn yellow when ripe and have a thin, sometimes brittle skin, somewhat like paper. They generally have only 1-2 seeds in each fruit and are best left to ripen on the tree for as long as possible. They are a very attractive looking tree that can grow up to 8 metres with, beautiful dark green ruffled compound leaves. Mature trees can produce up to 50kg of fruit each year.
Like its close relative the citrus it is full of vitamin C, approximately 28mg per 100g. This fruit can be used for making jams, jellies, pies, drinks but best eaten fresh, straight from the tree.
BENEFITS
•Helps to lower inflammation and tumefaction,
•Treats Parkinson disease
•Decoction of the leaves helps to eliminate dandruff
•Helps in decreasing cancer cell expansion
•Cure bronchitis and hepatitis
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