21/09/2024
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Pandan, also called screw palm or screw pine, are palm-like trees and shrubs that are native to the tropics and sub-tropics. It has fragrant leaves that grow in spiky, fan-shaped bunches. Some varieties also bear fruits that resemble a pine cone or pineapple.
We have all accidentally burnt ourselves, while engaging in culinary adventures in the kitchen, using iron, flat iron or even glue guns and many more. Little did you know? It's leaves are used for treating minor burns, sunburns, and other skin problems. This is because of the leavesβ tannins that provide a cooling effect.
The Philippines is blessed with plants that provide not just food but also natural sources of healing. Pandan is one of the most versatile plants that we can find in our local markets or grow in our own backyard. Now that youβve learned more about its uses, you can tap into its endless benefits, from culinary to medicinal
SOURCES:
https://echostore.ph/blogs/echo-corner/pandan-uses-health-benefits-more?srsltid=AfmBOoocudZ7F5izH6fy557hOfC3hM1Qy5u0GsHqA8xk8bi794-i43Xl
https://www.healthshots.com/beauty/natural-cures/want-healthy-and-glowing-skin-pandan-leaves-is-the-answer-to-all-your-skin-problems/
