Palm fruit kernel (taler shansh) is now easy to find in the market. The fruit appears only in the hot season. It is tasty to eat and also good for health: it keeps the body and stomach cool in the heat and helps with various physical problems.

The kernel contains iodine, minerals, potassium, zinc and phosphorus. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it works as a remedy for various ailments. These are the problems the fruit is said to help with:

• It gives the body energy and lowers body temperature, so the body stays cool from within.
• It is especially good for keeping the body hydrated. But eating too much of it in the heat can heat the stomach, so it is best eaten in small amounts.
• It eases various stomach problems, a feeling of heat in the stomach and burning, and helps with digestive trouble.
• Many people now suffer from liver problems because of irregular lifestyles. Palm fruit kernel works to protect the liver, acting like a thin coating over it.
• Many people suffer from itching or allergies on the hands and feet in the heat, which happens because the body is dehydrated. Palm fruit kernel helps with this too, so keep it in your daily diet in the hot season.

Citing the Indian Express.

Source: Jagonews24. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.