When we went to Green Hills Resort,in the garden area there was this shrub,it was a beautiful sight looked so much like cherries the shrub had thorns also,then my dad told us it is called karvandas.So we checked on internet.
Its scientific name is Carissa carandas now known as (Carissa congesta Wight) which belongs to the family of Apocyanaceae. Also called as Christ's thorns.(Has many other names)
It is a fruit of Indian origin,Burma and Malacca,so also Nepal and Afghanistan. It flourishes in places with high temperatures. It makes a good Natural Fence. The plant produces clusters of white coloured fragrant flowers which become fruit. When the fruit is matured it contains high amount of pectin.
It is used for making pickle, Mama told us that Our nani used to make very tasty karanda pickle. it can be exploited for making jelly, jam, squash, syrup and chutney, which are of great demand in the international market.
It is used for making pickle, Mama told us that Our nani used to make very tasty karanda pickle. it can be exploited for making jelly, jam, squash, syrup and chutney, which are of great demand in the international market.
Medicinal Benefits
A rich source of iron and fair amount of Vitamin C, they are used for cure of anaemia.Their leaves fodder for the tussar silkworm.
Ayurvedic medicines use Karanda roots and fruit for treatment of stomach disorders, scabies, pruritus, intestinal worms, constipation, appetizer,diarrhea, anorexia and intermittent fevers, burning sensation, biliousness, skin diseases, scabies, etc.
The wood is smooth and tough so it very useful to make wooden spoons,spatulas,combs, household utensils and miscellaneous products of turners.The wood can also be used as fuel.
Beautiful Cherries (Kantha)
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