SCIENTIFIC NAME :
Randia Ugilinosa
MEDICINAL VALUE :
Unripe fruit is used as an astringent. Roasted pulp is effective in dysentery.
NUTRIENT VALUE :
Rich in moisture, fibres, carbohydrates, mineral matter, fats, calcium and phosporus.
CULINERY AND OTHER VALUES :
Roasted pulp is used as an colour intensifier in dyeing. Leaves are used as fodder for cattle.
GLOSSARY :
- English : Boenagaarae
- Tamil : Vagatta / Kalikarai
- Malayalam : Mahapindatharu
- Telugu : Adavi Maanga
