A glimpse of dates
Dates have the Latin name Phoenix dactylifera included in the Arecaceae plant or palma with the genus of Phoenix and the order of Arecales. Trees estimated to come from the Persian Gulf are 15-25 meters in size that grow singly or in groups derived from a single root system. The length of young leaves about 30 cm with a width of 2 cm and the length of leaves in general about 3 to 5 meters. Trees that have thorns in the petiole has approximately 150 shoots of young leaves and a full width of the crown about 6 to 10 meters.
Spreading dates extensively occurred after 6000 BC. The spread around Southwest and South Asia, North Africa, Italy and Spain is done by Arabs. In 1765, the tree that originated from the Middle East is known in Mexico, California, and the area around Mission San Ignacio conducted by the Spanish.
The date palm is one of the most important crops in Iraq, Arabia, Turkey, North Africa to Morocco especially in the Islamic country. This is because the fruit produced from the tree is used for food iftar. The fruitful period of this tree can occur after the tree is about 4 to 7 years old. Trees that can be harvested are 7-10 years old.
In each harvest season, a mature tree can produce about 176 to 264 lb or about 80 to 120 kg. The fruits produced when young have a bright red color to a bright yellow depending on the type of fruit. The length and diameter of the dates that have been cooked about 3-7 cm and 2-3 cm. Its single seed has a length and width of about 2-2.5 cm and 6-8 mm. To get the maximum fruit and quality, the marks should be diluted and closed so as to be protected from pests and weather and fruit becomes larger.
Type of date
Dates are divided into 4, ie, young dates (kimri), full-size dates (khalal), ripe turtles and soft textures (rutab), mature dates and then dried with the help of sunlight (tamr). Some types of date palms are:
• Ajwah (date of prophet) from Madinnah.
• Amer Hajj or Amir Hajj comes from Iraq with soft, thin skin, thick flesh. Because of its delicacy, this date is known by another name of The Visitor's Date.
• Barhee (barhi) in brown yellow to brownish has thick flesh and is one of the types of dates of khalal.
• Deglet Noor is famous in Algeria, Libya, United States, Tunisia which has a taste not too sweet and semi-dried fruit.
• Zaghloul has a deep red color, crisp texture and a long shape. The sugar content contained in this type is very high.
Benefits of Date Ruthob / Kurma Muda :
In addition to health, young dates are believed to have benefits for couples who want to have a baby soon. Young red dates can increase fertility and maintain male vitality. While women in childbirth can consume yellow and green dates are rich in calcium and iron content.
Below are the other benefits you can feel from the young dates:
Botosin hormone has an important role to increase peristaltic movement in the blood vessels and uterus (womb) in women, so as to increase fertility;
Some Islamic health experts advise to consume yellow and dried dates together. Dates are dry and cold, while dried dates are moist and hot. Two dates with different properties are believed to neutralize drugs and foods that enter the body;
Eating young dates can help the wife during intercourse with her husband. Because, the content in the dates can cause stimulation of smooth muscle in the uterus in order to contract. This also applies when the wife is giving birth;
Dates young can also be an alternative for breastfeeding mothers who have difficulty getting leaf katuk. The content of oxytocin in this fruit can increase the production of milk for the baby;
The benefits of young dates for health include controlling blood pressure, maintaining eye health and taking care of your skin to stay healthy (vitamin A), lowering your chances of mouth cancer, raising heart performance, preventing strokes, and improving your memory.
Stages of Processing Dates for Young Dates
Dates are safe to eat directly or processed into drinks. If you and your partner want to process it, dry the fruit until it can be crushed into date palm. Then, mix with honey as much as one teaspoon and brewed with warm water. Drinking water dates and honey is about half an hour before intercourse. Consumption regularly for maximum results.
Conclusion:
Dates young have a myriad of benefits, young Dates are believed to fertilize the womb, this is because the nutrient content contained in young dates is very good for mothers or expectant mothers who want offspring. And the young Dates have a good taste, no doubt with the sensation of good taste really make it very nice.