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Emirati Hamboo Fruit (Cordia myxa)
Emirates Post issued a collection of distinctive commemorative stamps featuring the Emirati Hamboo fruit in support of preservation efforts. Through this initiative, Emirates Post also reaffirms its commitment to highlighting the UAE’s natural resources and inspiring future generations to cherish and preserve its heritage.
The Emirati Hamboo fruit is a type of local summer fruit characterised by its thick skin and bright orange colour. It contains a sticky, resinous substance and is used locally to prepare juices and desserts. This perennial tree, which grows in several areas of the UAE such as Masafi, Al Dhaid, Al Rams, and Shaam, among others, only bears fruit during the summer. The fruits of the Emirati Hamboo are widely loved by elderly people in the GCC region.
The Emirati Hamboo fruit is considered an ideal fruit to consume due to the high concentration of various vitamins. It is also very beneficial for one’s hair and scalp. Furthermore, the fruit has been used to treat some chest and respiratory diseases, improve stomach and digestive health, and eliminate intestinal worms. It is also renowned for enhancing body vitality and activity, treating insomnia and reducing cholesterol levels..
