Health Benefits of Aratilis Tagalog: Aratilis English: Kerson Fruit (Muntingia calabura) is a fast growing tree that has a cherry-like fruit with multiple health benefits. 1. Antibacterial – Aratilis contains many powerful antibacterial compounds, making it a new source of antibacterial agents, And it’s especially good for treating Staph infections, S. Epidemidis, P. vulgaris, K. Rhizophil, C. Diptheriae and other bacteria. This is important when we have so many antibiotic resistant bacteria. 2.