Boenagaarae

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