Nutgall tree, Kaiphal in Hindi and Naga-tenga in Assamese; this fruit is mainly found in wild conditions in the North-East region of India. And apart from India, it is found in Myanmar, China and Japan. The fruit is green in colour and tends to turn light pink to off white when ripe, small sized, bitter and sweet to taste and comprises of a seed. It is available from April to May in Assam and other surrounding states. This fruit is very famous among the localities of the states for its taste and uses. The different tribes and ethnic races of Northeast India uses this fruit in many traditional medicinal practices and food habits. And besides the fruit, the leaves, stems, seeds, roots etc are also used as medicine. According to various reported sources it has the potential to suppress HIV 1 activity and reduce postprandial increase in blood glucose, treatment of gastritis and so on.

Mode of Consumption: Mostly consumed Raw, Used to prepare Juice, Jam, Pickles Dried fruits etc