Cape Gooseberry is a yellowish orange fruit encased in a
papery husk.It is often erroneously called Raspberry in
India.Cape Gooseberries hold a special place as a
therapeutic food owing to several biologically active
compounds in it.These include flavonoids,alkaloids and many
different types of plants
steroids.Cape Gooseberry has its
immune stimulating and anti microbial properties.It has
also been found to be toxic to numerous types of
cancerous cells.Psyalis plant steroids found in Cape Gooseberries
have received a lot of attention and many of its documented
anti cancerous actions are attributed to these
steroids.Cape Gooseberries are also rich in chlorogenic
acid which is known to destroy cancer cells.Other benefits
include its anti inflammatory and Hypotensive effect owing
to its high pottasium content.Its is rich in natural anti
clotting substances and is thereful useful as a blood
thinner as well.Infact those on anti coagulant therapy or
those with bleeding disorders should avoid eating too many
Cape Gooseberries.They are an extremely rich source of
Vitamin C,Vitamin A,Iron.It is also very rich in
Fibre,Manganesium and also Phosphorus.So friends stay
healthy and try on this delicious fruit CAPE GOOSEBERRY!!!