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Antidesma ghaesembilla

Antidesma ghaesembilla is a species of plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is commonly known as Nuniari. Fruits are rich in vitamin C. Fruits are used for blood nourishment, breast milk production, and headache and are also used as a culinary ingredient in meat and fish curry preparation. Additionally, Antidesma ghaesembilla has been reported to have various therapeutic applications. Various experiments have proved its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activities. 

Mode of Consumption: Mostly consumed ripe fruits

Plant Details Agro-climatic Zone Vernacular Names Pictures
Scientific Name: Antidesma ghaesembilla Gaertn.
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Class: Equisetopsida
Order: Malpighiales
Genus: Antidesma
Fruiting Season:
Fruting Condition: Ripe and Fresh
  • Eastern Himalayan Region
  • West Coast Plains and Ghat Region

Assam : Chomkong, Heloch, Mikhon tenga, Nikan-tenga, Theng merok
Kerala : Kattupulinchi, Poothuruval
Compound/Chemical Immunomodulatory Activity Pathway Immunomodulatory Marker
Major Class Metabolites
Traditional Practice Diseases Plant Part Additional Knowledge
References

CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-6, Assam, India
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur-61,Himachal Pradesh, India