Fruit Cermai (Phyllanthus acidus).

Dear all steemit, this post I will show some pictures about the fruit of Cermai.
The fruit is small and tastes sour but has its own properties.

Cermai is the name of the tree at once with its fruit. This acidic fruit is also known by other names such as ceureumoe (Aceh), chermai (Mal.), Karmay (Ilokano, Fil.), Mayom (Thailand.) And others. In English is called Otaheite gooseberry, Malay gooseberry and several other names. Its scientific name is Phyllanthus acidus.

These fruits are often eaten freshly mixed with sugar, salt or dirujak. Cerme also often make sweets, boiled (set up) or made a refreshing drink. Young leaves are used as salads.
The leaves and seeds of this plant have health benefits. Leaves for coughing up phlegm, straightening body, nausea, cancer and canker sores. As for constipation and nausea. The decoction of the root of the Cermai is used to relieve asthma and treat skin diseases. Tanner is also produced from the root bark.
Cermai trees are often planted as a shade or decorate the yard and garden. This tree can grow in tropical and subtropical areas, such as wet places to a height of about 1,000 m above sea level. Cerme can be cultivated with seeds or cuttings.

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