What is Gubinge used for?

TRADITIONAL USE Our people have valued Gubinge trees and fruit as a natural resource and friend to our people for thousands of years. Used as a fresh staple in the Wet Season, collected straight from the tree or dried and mixed with water as a drink in dry times. The bark and gum was also used for its medicinal values.

Is Kakadu plum good for cancer?

The nutrients in Kakadu plum may help prevent and fight cancer. Test-tube studies have indicated that extracts from the fruit have anti-inflammatory properties that may help prevent some types of cancer ( 27 , 33 ).

Is Kakadu plum toxic?

Kakadu plum seeds can be toxic. Don’t eat too many seeds because they can make you sick. The kakadu plum is also very high in vitamin C and another compound called oxalic acid, or oxalates. While some people can have lots of these substances, they can cause health problems for others.

Is Kakadu plum good for you?

“Kakadu plum is a rich source of antioxidants and has ellagic acid and vitamin C chemical components that contribute to this antioxidant activity,” Professor Sultanbawa said. “Ellagic acid and vitamin C also have health benefits.”

How do you eat Gubinge?

“Gubinge is very versatile and can be used in sweet or savoury dishes,” says Jacinta Monk. “We suggest using the dried products in cool foods and drinks, such as smoothies, juices, sprinkled on yoghurt or granola, raw protein balls and slices, or added to salads and dressings.

How do you use Gubinge powder?

The powder is suitable for adding to water, fruit juice smoothies or sprinkled on muesli, yoghurt or salads. Used in cool food to preserve the nutrients and because it is concentrated 1.5grams (a small half teaspoon) is our suggested daily serving size.

How did aboriginals use Kakadu plum?

Traditionally, both the fruit and seed were eaten raw. The sap was roasted and the bark was boiled and used by Indigenous people to treat skin conditions and sores, or drunk as a tea for colds and flu.

How much vitamin C does Kakadu plum have?

Citrus fruits are known for being good natural sources of vitamin C, which makes up around 0.5% of their weight. But the Kakadu plum tops the scale, with vitamin C levels of 3.5-5.9% of its weight.

Who owns Kakadu plum?

Tahlia Mandie
Kakadu Plum Co. started back in 2015 when founder, Tahlia Mandie, saw everyday Australians opt for international superfoods for their health benefit. A little puzzled and not really liking this movement, she asked if Australia had its own superfood knowing instinctively about bush tucker foods.

How did Aboriginal people use Kakadu plum?

Is Kakadu plum good for hair?

WHAT ARE THE HAIR BENEFITS OF KAKADU PLUM? This magical fruit supports the moisturisation and hydration of hair, making it fantastic for dry and lusterless hair. It maintains the level of collagen and elastin which revitalises the hair’s appearance and restores its natural gloss.