Zizyphus / Plum / Jujube

 Zizyphus Jujuba

MEDICINAL VALUE :

 Plums are known for their laxative effect. Regulates functioning of digestive system.

NUTRIENT VALUE :

 Contains valuable minerals and vitamins. Amount of vitamin C which is present in the jujube fruit, is 20 times higher than it is in any other citrus fruits.

CULINERY AND OTHER VALUES :

 The fresh fruit along with its candied version are eaten as snacks. It is often brewed into a tea. The fruit is also made into a wine and used as an ingredient in Chinese cuisine.

GLOSSARY :

• English : Zizyphus / Plum / Jujube
• Tamil : Elanthapazham
• Malayalam : Elanthapazham
• Telugu : Regu Pandu
• Hindi : Ber
• Gujarati : Bor
• Marathi : Bor
• Oriya : Barakoli
• Kashmiri : Bre’Y