Live Exotic Quenepa Fruit Tree

*BABY QUENEPA FRUIT TREES* Melicoccus bijugatus, commonly called Spanish lime, genip, guinep, genipe, ginepa, quenepa, canepa, mamon, limoncillo or mamoncillo, is a fruit-bearing tree in the soapberry family Sapindaceae, native or naturalised over a wide area of the tropics including South and Central America, Mexico, PUERTO RICO, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, and parts of Africa and the Pacific . Guineps are a low fat/low calorie food and are literally cholesterol free. With 58 calories per serving, guineps make a great snack choice for those trying to lose excess weight. They contain amino acids which can help to lower blood sugar levels. Guineps contain vitamins A and C, which are excellent for boosting the immune system. Vitamin A also helps to prevent the formation of urinary stones. The fruit contains fibre, which is great for preventing constipation and lowering cholesterol, calcium which keeps your teeth and bones strong and helps prevent cancer; important antioxidants (Phenolic Compounds) that can help to prevent cardiovascular disease and strokes. Lysine which is important for proper growth and for preventing herpes, phosphorus, a mineral important for digestion and regulating hormones is also contained within this amazing fruit as well as large amounts of tryptophan, which is important for producing serotonin, feel-good feelings and good sleep. The pulp of the guinep fruit can also be made into a refreshing juice, a jam, sauce, and used in desserts.The leaves of the Quenepa tree can be boiled and made into a tea which is great for intestinal problems. The large seed of the Quenepa Fruit is also edible and can be cooked... and once cooked they taste great. Roasted, crushed, and mixed with honey Quenepa seeds soothing away diarrhea. SAFETY TIP Eat only ripe guineps, otherwise they may be toxic. Guineps should only be given to children with caution/supervision because of the possibility of choking on the large seeds. *This tree once bought will be shipped from Puerto Rico at the beginning of the present or following week to minimize packaging time.