Know all about Palm Fruit

Palm fruit is the fruit that grows on the palm tree. Some of the fruits are edible while some are not. These trees are grown in harsh environments with minimum care. As these trees are tall, it becomes difficult to get the fruit. Palm fruit is not something that grows in our backyards but is surely the fruit we get from yards away. A palm tree is something that is not high maintenance but fully fulfills our high maintenance demands. 

Key characteristics of Palm fruit 

1. Palm fruits are a source of oil because of their cellular structure. As they grow in harsh conditions, they have high oil content that helps to protect their seeds from the environment. 
2. Palm fruit is the fruit produced by the palm tree after it flowers. 
3. Palm fruits can vary in appearance, taste, and texture, and some are edible. 
4. Indonesia and Malaysia are the top producers of palm fruit. As these countries are top producers of Palm fruit, they account for nearly  85% of global palm oil production.
5. Oil palm trees grow best in hot, sunny regions with lots of rain. Every leaf of Palm tree has a flower at its base. 

Why palm fruits are good for Hair?

1. The palm fruits are laden with Vitamin E that works as anti-oxidant. It helps to safeguard hair follicles and assist in improving circulation towards the scalp to keep improving hair health and growing hair.
2. Beta-carotene found in Palm fruit is converted in our body to Vitamin A. This helps to produce natural oils known as sebum to helps to moisturize the scalp, support hair growth, and prevent dryness.
3. Palm fruit contains beneficial fatty acids that may nourish hair and scalp, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the hair.
4. Palm fruits are rich in iron, minerals and help carry oxygen to hair follicles. Palm is a mineral that helps nourish hair.

Types of palm fruit

Coconut

Coconut is the most popular palm fruit and has a number of benefits, from adding flavors to cooling our mind. There are 710 known coconut varieties worldwide. Its water, milk, oil, and tasty meat are all commonly used. As good as they are for health and skin, they hold a number of benefits for the hair. Eating coconut hydrates the skin, and helps increase oxygen in blood. Some of the commonly known benefits of Coconut for hair are: 

1. Coconut water and oil both control hair fall.
2. Coconut's antibacterial and antifungal properties protect the scalp from dandruff, lice, and an itchy scalp, all of which can slow the growth of hair.
3. Coconut can also help hair look smooth and shiny. 
4. Coconut has iron and Vitamin K, which keep the hair healthy and give it shine.
5. Coconut oil is a natural saturated fat. The high fat content in it may help calm scalp irritation.

Dates: 

High in fiber and antioxidants, dates are a very healthy substitute for sugar. They are rich in vitamins B and C, which are beneficial for hair growth. Dates can help in the regulation of sebum/oil production in the scalp owing to the presence of vitamin A. Dates are not just to add flavors but can be the secret for lustrous hair.

Benefits of Dates for hair

1. Dates are rich in vitamin B and iron, which are excellent sources to prevent hair loss. 
2. Dates oil strengthens the hair follicles. 
3. Massage with dates oil improves hair health and prevents breakage.
4. Dates are natural hair conditioners that can deeply nourish your hair.
5. Dates can help in the regulation of sebum/oil production in the scalp owing to the presence of vitamin A. 

Batana

Batana is an American fruit found in Central America, wherein wild palm fruit flesh is separated from the nut and the oil is extracted. This process has been used for 500 years by the locals of Honduras and Brazil. It is also known as miracle oil. Batana fruit for hair growth has been used since ages. This reddish-yellow fruit looks very similar to dates. Batana fruit is rich in vitamins E, omega-6, and omega-9. Batana oil is a natural emollient that can help nourish hair and scalp, especially hair that has been damaged by UV rays, pollution, hair dyes, or other chemical treatments. So if you want to restore the hair hierarchy, Batana hair oil could definitely help you. Batana fruit is not for internal consumption but is best for external application.

Batana benefits for Hair:

1. Batana oil restructures hair health, makes it smooth, soft, and brings shine to it.
2. Batana helps to control frizz as it's a lightweight hair oil.
3. Batana is an excellent source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects the hair from sun (hair's sunscreen).
4. Batana helps to maintain the hair scalp and keeps the hair clean.
5. Batana oil works effectively towards hair growth.

Jelly palm fruit

Jelly palm fruit, also known as ice apple, is native to South American palm tree but is also grown in the southern part of India. It has a jelly-like consistency with a sweet tangy flavor. It doesn't just have a sweet flavor but is excellent for hair. It contains vitamin C, which boosts collagen production, that strengthens and restructures hair. Vitamin A in Jelly palm fruit promotes hair growth, iron from Jelly palm fruit induces blood flow and strengthens hair follicles

Benefits of jelly palm fruit:

1. Jelly palms contain antioxidants that can help fight oxidative stress.
2. Jelly palm helps prevent hair graying & thinning.
3. Jelly palm nourishes the scalp that prevents dryness and dandruff.
4. Jelly Palm holds anti-inflammatory properties and helps soothe an irritated scalp.
5. Jelly Palm enhances blood circulation to the hair follicles, which results in hair growth.

Palm fruits might grow in barren land with heat, humidity on sand and in difficult environmental conditions but manage to produce the best oil for hair and health. This is because they need to protect the seed from the harsh environmental conditions. Whether it is a nut that we eat or the oil we apply, the palm nuts and fruit always act as a sanjeevani for the hair. 

If you observe people living in coastal areas, they often have long, lustrous black hair compared to others. This is not only due to their seafood consumption but also because of their intake and application of palm fruit products. You must have noticed severe premature hair greying problems among many people. While numerous factors lead to this condition, people living near coastlines typically maintain healthier black hair due to their diet, which incorporates palm fruits and oils. Palm is a rich source of fatty acids and omega nutrients, which are essential for maintaining healthy hair.

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Blue Nectar Batana & Almond Hair Shampoo for Thicker & Fuller Hair(17 Herbs, 6.76 Fl oz)
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