Port Blair, May 05: The Member of Parliament, Shri Bishnu Pada Ray has appealed the Govt and public sectors to promote the cultivation of Dragon fruit plant in the territory, so that the people of this Island can get the costly fruit at reasonable rates for getting its pretty magical benefits.
According to a press release from the Office of the Member of Parliament, the Satsang Mandir, Lambaline, Port Blair, a temple of Sri Sri Takur Anukul Chandra has various vegetable and fruits planted in its premises. In its garden, a plant of Dragon fruit has been nourished and the plant has grownup and is now ready for yielding fruits. The Dragon fruit is a medicinal fruit that helps bringing down bad cholesterol levels, and is an excellent source of monounsaturated fats helping the heart stay in great condition. The fruit, high in fiber content, can assist patients with poor digestion and constipation, rids the body of free radicals and cancer-producing properties. The high amount of fiber in dragon fruit ultimately helps regulate diabetes, rich antioxidants keep the skin youthful, besides its benefits in arthritis. The fruit also strengthens the immunity system to fight against respiratory disorders like Asthma, the release added.
