Sky fruit is the fruit of mahogany tree (Swietenia macrophylla) that grows in the majority of Asian countries. This fruit is also named “buah tunjuk langit” in the Malay language and 向天果/Xiang Tian Guo in chinese. It gets its unique name due to the way it hangs on the tree. Unlike most fruits, which hang downward, sky fruit hangs upward and its stalk points to the sky. In almost all countries where mahogany grows, sky fruit is commonly used as herbal remedy that helps improve blood circulation, treat diabetes, and cure impotence. Although scientific evidence affirming its efficacy as an herbal remedy is still weak, many people have already used it and anecdotal reports have recorded the health benefits of the fruit. Besides, the revelation of various substances that the fruit contains may give reliable scientific clues of how efficacious the fruit is and how numerous sky fruit health benefits are.
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Sky Fruit Health Benefits
Sky fruit benefits can be revealed by looking into the health effects of chemical substances that the fruit contains. There are at least three active ingredients of sky fruit that are known to be beneficial for the health: flavonoid, saponin and alkaloids. We will look into the health benefits of the three active ingredients below.
Flavonoid is a phenolic compound that contains many pigments of the plant. Flavonoid is beneficial for human especially because it is an antioxidant that exterminates free radicals and toxins and improves immune system. The anti-oxidizing properties of the flavonoid content of sky fruit make the fruit effective for fighting various diseases caused directly or indirectly by oxidation, such as LDL buildup, high blood pressure and heart problem. The health benefits of the flavonoid content of sky fruit are briefly explained as follows.
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Flavonoid improves cardiovascular system by smoothing blood circulation, clearing blood vessels from clogging cholesterol, and preventing arteriosclerosis plague.
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Flavonoid has anti-inflammatory properties that prevent tissue inflammation.
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Flavonoid acts as painkiller that numbs pain caused by tissue injury.
Saponin is a glucoside that forms soapy foam when mixed with water. It is a natural soap that is derived from plants and known to have hypoglycemic properties when consumed orally. The saponin content of sky fruit thus makes this fruit a potent natural remedy for people with diabetes mellitus. Although saponin is soap, it will not cause poisonous effect to warm-blooded animals when ingested. Based on a study conducted by Smith et al from Ekiti State University, Nigeria, and published in the Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics, the hypoglycemic effect of saponin is even stronger than that of generic antidiabetic drugs, especially metformin. It is thus plausible for us to conclude that using mahogany seeds for diabetes treatment is one of the best natural ways to maintain normal level of sugar in the blood.
In addition to helping diabetic people fight their diabetes, the saponin content of sky fruit also offers the following benefits.
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Research published by the National Institutes of Health shows that saponin has anti-allergenic and antihistamine effects, making it a potent remedy for various allergy-related health problems, especially asthma.
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Research also shows that saponin can potently overcome erectile dysfunction, especially the one related to diabetes. Experiments on rats have shown that the administration of high dose of saponin to the rats successfully increase their intracavernous pressure ratio. Many herbs that contain saponin, especially ginseng, have been consumed regularly by men to improve their masculinity.
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Saponin is an effective cure for blood clotting and insomnia.
One of the greatest benefits of sky fruit seeds is that it alkalizes the body with its alkaloid content. It has been widely accepted that most illnesses occur when the pH level of the body is too low. Everything that pollutes the body, including toxins and free radicals, are acid in nature. The alkaloid content of sky fruit is thus effective for detoxifying the body and preventing oxidation and its damaging effects. The body will be healthier and fresher if it is alkalized. Alkaline environment is also a bad place for cancerous cells to grow. By consuming sky fruit regularly, the body will be more invulnerable to cancer and its immune system will significantly improve.
By looking into the health benefits of sky fruit’s active ingredients, you should be able to conclude what benefits that you can reap from regular sky fruit consumption. This explanation, however, is still limited to theoretical concept and so far, clues affirming the efficacy of sky fruit are solely based on anecdotal reports. Further researches on the fruit are needed to clarify the beneficial effects of this fruit as well as its side effects, which will be explained below.
Sky Fruit Side Effects
Due to the relative absence of conclusive research on sky fruit and its health effects, sky fruit seed side effects are currently as obscure as its benefits. There is indeed currently no consumer report telling that sky fruit causes side effects; however, based on established scientific theories, there are indeed unwanted effects that may occur if its active flavonoid ingredient is taken excessively.
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According to a research published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, flavonoid has a tendency to have mutagenic and genotoxic properties. At normal dietary dosage, those harmful properties will not be triggered and flavonoid will remain beneficial for its consumers. If taken excessively, however, this antioxidant will turn into a pro-oxidant and a mutagen. Excessive consumption of flavonoid thus will cause a backfire and will do more harm than good to the body. Regarding the mahogany seeds for a menstruation, we have not got the exact reference on the impact on health. Although there is currently no research on sky fruit that adopts this theory, it is better to be cautious when consuming the seed. See all facts and information about sky fruit in Important Facts and Information about Mahogany.
Conclusion
Neither the efficacy nor the side effects of sky fruit have been fully researched. So far, sky fruit’s efficacy is affirmed mostly by anecdotal reports. Nevertheless, with a lot of consumers reporting its effectiveness in improving cardiovascular, circulation and reproduction systems and in curing impotence, sky fruit is an herbal remedy that is worth to try. The lack of conclusive research on this seed (biji buah tunjuk langit) means that its consumption should be done with caution. Where to buy sky fruit in singapore or other country?. If you want to consume this seed, mahogany seeds for sale on amazon in this link or on aliexpress in this link
if this product wors the same way (I read) of Ginseg(Saponin) witch is know to produce bleeding in surgerys this product does the same?
so what is the reccomended dosage/ in take of the seed everyday because i find it very useful to my diabetes..
Thank you. charlie
I live in Malaysia and the fruit is easily available here. Take one seed a day for 2 weeks and until you are sure that you can accept the dosage before increasing to 2 a day.
May I know where to buy this fruit?
One homeopath doctor has prescribed one seed in the morning and one in the evening for forty days. It is showing positive results after ten days. Maybe it is good to double check!
For type 2 diabetes, how much seeds to take and when to take it for best results
dosage that one need to take a day if it is being used to cure or control diabetis
We hav that mahogani farm. We want to sell those fruits. Need your help
You sell it in Khari Bawli delhi. Some shops are having good sale of these seeds
Mr Pratik,
Where is your Mahogany tree farm? How old are the trees? Pls reply.
i can help u with that, from India.
What country?
How to purchase?
Benefit or harmful to Rheumatoid arthritis patient ?
Thank you.
I am 58 years old and have diabetics and BP. I am using Insulin 3 times a day.
My renal function creatinine shows 200 and urea around 7.
Kindly advice is it advisable for me to drink skyjuice
I am 57 years old… I have been using skyfruit seed for the past 1 month regularly in the early morning. But, my blood gluclose is increasing.. upto 542 mg. I don’t think, this seed is a remedy one for diabatic control, may be regularizing our blood circulation..
If you want to reduce your blood sugar. Eat more vegetables and less meat. I do the Daniel fast in the bible and my blood sugar dropped from 14 to 7 in less than 5 months. I do this regularly. I stopped white sugar and artificial sugar. Coffee plain black, tea as well. I eat lots of fruits but I still take metformine as recommended by my doctors. Eat slow GSi index fruit like pear, guava, Apple, nuts, beans, red, green black for protein and pistachios nuts. Sleep well =:) good luck. Joseph
i am Nelson from Indonesia. we want to sell sky fruit (mahagoni seed) / xiang tian guo (for many needs only).
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Reducing sugar can see a drop in blood sugar within 3 days. Mine dropped from 28.7 to 16.9 and continued reduction in sugar & high carbo food has seen it drop to 6.7. Please advise if I can take sky fruit if i’m Still on metformin.
it have side effect i have test it and discover it side effect but now i am learning how to control and deal with the effect each time i take it .i can list out the side effect of it ,if i am being ask to do so
Hi Anthony,
Please let me know the side effect.
Thank you.
please let me know the side effects sir tq
Greeting, can we share with you the side effect experienced & thecontrol methods. Thanks.
could you please list the side effect
I am diabetic and this seed has helped me a lot. If any one is not getting this seeds in local market then may contact me on my mail I’d. I would be able to help you get this seed.
Anthony what are the side effects?
can ITP patients take sky fruit ?
Please explain side effects
Please do list the side effects, thanks.