On the Katuray and its health benefits

Our staff at the office gifted me with three Katuray saplings last December. These were grown from one of three trees in our laboratory complex. I took them home and transferred them to pots. These are already flowering despite their size. The plant, particularly its flowers, is said to have health benefits. I have yet to try them with our salads but our staff testifies to the health benefits. In a previous post here, I recall posting about blue ternatea and the benefits derived from eating the flowers (usually as part of a salad) or drinking as tea (cold or hot).

I decided to transfer them to large pots rather than plant them on the ground. This is so we can control their growth. On the ground, they can become fairly large trees.

Close-up of the plant and flowers

Here's an article on the health benefits of Katuray: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/food-and-leisure/2024/06/30/2364485/health-benefits-ways-cook-katuray-flowers

Here's what Google AI generated when I searched about the benefits of katuray:

"Katuray, also known as the corkwood tree, has many health benefits, including:

• Lowering blood pressure: Katuray can help regulate high blood pressure and keep arteries flexible. 
• Boosting immunity: Katuray contains selenium, which can help boost immunity. 
• Good for the heart: Katuray is good for the heart. 
• Supporting fetal development: Katuray can support normal fetal development. 
• Beneficial for skin: Katuray can be beneficial for the skin. 
• Preventing Alzheimer's disease, migraine, and weakness: Katuray can help prevent Alzheimer's disease, migraine, and weakness. 
• Helping with coughs and colds: Katuray can help with coughs and colds. 

Katuray is an edible flower that is native to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It is rich in protein and vitamins B and C. Katuray can be served in salads. "

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