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Sugar Apple: Good juicy, sweet flesh and seeds are natural pesticides

Tamil:  Seethaphalam

English : Custard Apple

botanical name :  'ANNONA SQUAMOSA'.

Unrelated to the ubiquitous apple, the sugar is a tree native to the tropics of South America and is now grown in many regions around the world, from China to Africa. The sugar apple, also known  intensely in India, where horticulturalists have identified ten different cultivated varieties.

The sugar apple grows in tropical and subtropical areas, but it flourishes in a variety of soil types, and is moderately resistant to drought. This flexibility has allowed it to grow on five continents.

The principle use of sugar apples is raw consumption  of the fruit, which are segmented, knobby clusters of juicy, sweet flesh.  In Malaysia, the fruits are frequently squeezed through a sieve and the juice is added to ice cream or milk for a sweet treat. High in calories and iron, this fruit is good for providing extra nourishment for people in the tropics and subtropics.

When eating a sugar apple, one must mind the seeds, which are abundant, hard, and toxic if ingested. This toxicity , however, has shown promise as a natural pesticide. Oil extracted from the seeds has been shown in studies  to be as effective as conventional pesticides at eliminating pests from crops such as tomatoes, melons, and soybeans in greenhouse conditions. Furthermore, subsequent testing showed that the compounds break down quickly, are no longer toxic after two days, and are completely inactive after eight days. The same potency allows seed powder to be used as a lice treatment.

Ironically, the sugar apple has proven vulnerable to a variety of pests and blights, which has discouraged its cultivation in the Caribbean and South America. Indian growers have developed several techniques to counter these pests, which may help reignite the sugar apple’s popularity in the Americas. In Florida, for example, tropical fruit crop specialist JH Crane  rated the commercial expansion potential  for sugar apples and related hybrids as “good” and “excellent,” respectively.

As sugar apple cultivation expands, the trees could be grown alongside other crops, providing natural pesticides and enriching local diets with more variety. Sugar apples may prove to be more than just a casual tropical snack.

 

Custard apple benefits:

1.The seeds of the fruit have insecticidal and abortifacient properties.

2. Custard apple serves as an expectorant, stimulant, coolant and haematinic and is even useful in treating anemia.

3. Vitamin A present in the fruit is good for hair, eyes and healthy skin.

4. The fruit, in its unripe form, can be dried, crushed and used for treating diarrhea and dysentery.

5. The paste of the flesh of the fruit can be used for local application on ulcers, abscesses and boils.

   ( Skin infections such as abcessess or ulcers can be treated with custard apple. Simply grind the  flesh into a thick paste and apply it to the affected area.)

6. As it contains low fat levels, it is good for maintaining optimum health.

7. It is a rich source of dietary fiber, which helps in digestion.

8. Copper is yet another useful ingredient of custard apple.

 (copper which helps the body to form hemoglobin. This is especially useful for pregnant women as they need about 1000 micrograms of copper daily. Eating custard apples during pregnancy is therefore beneficial for the mother and child.) 

9. Potassium and Vitamin B6 are also present in custard apple.

10. Custard apple contains magnesium, which plays vital role in relaxing muscles and protecting heart against diseases.

11. Custard apple is a storehouse of Vitamin C, which is an anti oxidant and helps in neutralizing free radicals.

Custard apple recipes

Here is one of the many easy custard apple recipes.

Custard Apple cream

2 deseeded custard apples, pureed with a bit of lemon
500 g soft light cream cheese
3 tablespoons gelatin
1/3 cup boiling water
½ cup caster sugar
190 ml cream

Dissolve the gelatin into the 1/3 cup of boiling water. Beat the softened cream thoroughly and then Pour into mould/glasses and set for about 8 hours. 

Do you know of other local plants that can be used to provide natural protection from pests? Tell us in the comments!

  youtube  : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYhQQFyz6Oc

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP CLEAN UP BEACHES in Pantai Morib , Banting. Selangor.

Volunteers at registration  counter 

Rotary Club of bandar bukit tinggi klang and crew members from various public sector invite the public to help clean up beaches in Pantai Morib and nearby mangrove forest. 

Volunteers are needed to help remove old plastic bottles, food wrappers, and other trash from the beach and mangrove area.

What: mangrove and Beach cleanup
When: Sunday, 26th october 2013. 8a.m. to 1p.m.
Where: Pantai Morib .
Why : In conjunction with the Malaysian National Environmental Week.

GPS coordinations of the beach car park : E: 101.26.38.6 N : 2.45.0.2


Bring: water, hat, sturdy work shoes. ( RCBBTK will provide garbage bags and forms to track how much and what type of garbage is picked up.)

What we give : Breakfast, lunch , certificates and Work gloves.

For more information about the beach cleanup, contact:-




Mr. President mani email: smanynco@yahoo.com
President Elect Mr. kanagarajah : jutawan@tm.net.my
Mr. Jesudass : jmjventures@hotmail.com

Facebook:www.facebook.com/RCBBTK

Call for corporate sponsor and participation

We the Rotary Club of Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang offers your company the opportunity to partner with us to run an engaging hands on beach cleanup.
Involvement in our beach cleanup activity is a great way to enhance the image of your company as a positive contributor to community and environment.

... Sponsoring a beach cleanup involves your employees ...in an important hands on environment program, teaching people about pollution while they remove trash from the beach.

To participate in sponshorship opportunitites, please contact us..,

President : Mani .    Mobile : 013-3234367

Facebook : www.facebook.com/BCBBTK

Contact Address :-

c/o  S..MANY & CO
Advocates & Solicitors
No.9-C, Jalan Raya Timur / KS1,
41000, Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel : 03 3373 0169Fax : 03 3371 8015
Email : smanynco@yahoo.com
Skype : coralship1
Twitter : @neemking11

Lest we forget: Waving the fungi flag

Plants and animals have captured the attention of many conservationists for decades. This same attention is yet to be extended to the usually overlooked but an extremely important group - fungi. The Global Fungal Red List Initiative intends to turn the tide on this scenario and draw people's attention to the plight faced by this unique kingdom. 

An 18 month-long programme has been initiated by the Global Fungal Red List Initiative to increase awareness and add to the number of fungal species evaluated and submitted for inclusion in the IUCN Global Red List of Threatened Species.



Cyttaria espinosae. One of the "golf ball" fungi

Fungi are not plants, they live everywhere and are heterotrophs (feed by absorption). Some may look unappealing to the human eye but all are extremely crucial components of nature through their role as nutrient recyclers, decomposers, symbionts and many others. Besides this, fungi are an important part of our lives - found in the food we eat and essential for the production of everyday products such as penicillin, beer and soy sauce.
"The aim is to show to the world that fungi are in need of conservation and they need to be part of the broader conservation agenda," says Gregory Mueller, Vice President of Science and Academic Programmes at Chicago Botanic Garden.
The 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress is special to the Global Fungal Red List Initiative and to all fungi lovers because for the first time in IUCN's history, there will be a motion explicitly and exclusively devoted to fungi.

In spite of their critical importance, so far less than 10% of the world's estimated species of fungi have been scientifically described. Only one mushroom and two lichenized fungi are included among the 19,817 animal, plant and fungal species listed in the 2012 update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.^TM
According to Mueller, little has been done to assess the status of fungi because they have usually been considered difficult to study and there is limited awareness generally.
"One of our big challenges is to figure out how to bring information on fungi to countries because they are important ecologically and as an important food source," adds Mueller. "This new initiative marks a begining for the mycological community and IUCN to build on results and move fungal conservation forward".
The Global Fungal Red List Initiative is a joint venture of all five IUCN Species Survival Commission fungal specialist groups (Chytrid, Zygomycete, Downy Mildew and Slime Moulds, Cup-fungus, Truffle and Allies, Lichen, Mushroom, Bracket and Puffball and Rust and Smuts) and is supported by the IUCN Species Programme.

Source link : http://www.iucnworldconservationcongress.org/news___press/interviews/?10970/Lest-we-forget-Waving-the-flag-for-fungi

Suffering From Headaches?

Suffering From Headaches? Forget The Tylenol and Painkillers and Stick To Water

Next time you have a headache, you might be better off leaving the painkillers at the pharmacy and just drinking a glass of water.

Regularly sipping water can reduce the severity of headaches and migraines, reducing the need for over the counter medication to reduce symptoms.
Scientists found increasing water consumption was enough to ease pain and improve the quality of life in patients who regularly suffer headaches.
Researchers from the University of Maastricht, the Netherlands, noticed in 2005 that a patient told to drink more for a bladder problem saw his migraines get better.
Lead researcher Dr Mark Spigt and his team recruited more than 100 patients who frequently suffered from severe or mild headaches.
The team instructed them on how to ease their discomfort, including reducing stress, improving sleep and avoiding caffeine.
But half the patients were also told to drink 1.5 litres of water a day for three months, on top of their normal liquid intake.
At the end of the study, patients filled out a questionnaire called the Migraine-Specific Quality of Life index to say how they felt. The results, published in journal Family Practice, showed those drinking extra water scored far higher on the questionnaire.
The researchers said: ‘We suspect that some headache patients may benefit from drinking more water and it seems reasonable to recommend they try drinking more for a short period of time to see if they experience an improvement.’
Dr Fayyaz Ahmed, of the Migraine Trust, said the benefits of drinking water could be due to the placebo effect.
But he added: ‘However, regular intake of water and adequately hydrating is healthy, and a lot of people feel better.’



Source link : http://preventdisease.com/news/12/081312_Suffering-From-Headaches-Forget-The-Tylenol-and-Painkillers-and-Stick-To-Water.shtml

Child Sexual Abuse prevention workshop

A child sexual abuse prevention workshop was organized for school counsellors in klang.

About twenty two counsellors attended the workshop on the 9th August 12 at the Panmour  Hotel in klang.

The workshop was organized by the Rotary Club of Bandar Bukit Tinggi Klang. The  district governor Mansoor Saat gave away career guidance modules to all the schools which participated in the workshop.

President Rajagopal thanked the District Governor , the facilitator PP Ali  Engin and all the teachers who attended the workshop.