Karonda is widely used as a medicinal plant by tribal s throughout India and popular in various indigenous system of medicine
like Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy. All parts of the plant are used in
traditional medicine.
The Karonda tree has many uses as it is used in
traditional medicine, and modern medical research has found that it has many
beneficial properties. Plant
pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, menorrhagia, leucorrhea, dysmenorrhea, diarrhea,
hemorrhages, hemorrhoids, general weakness, gingivitis, tooth ache and bed wet
in children.
Useful part : Leaves, Fruits.
Useful part : Leaves, Fruits.
Its leaves feed the Tussar silkworm; the wood is used
for making household utensils, such as large cooking spoons, and the root can
be pounded to a paste to make insect repellant. The fruits have astringent
properties and have been used for tanning and dying.
The Karonda juice can be applied to the skin to relieve any skin problems. Histamine is emitted from the bruised roots.
Traditionally Karonda has been used to treat anorexia and insanity. The stem is used to strengthen the tendons and the leaves contain the same triterpene acids as*Lantana camara* or Yellow Sage. It has anti-pyretic activities helpful in reducing fevers.
Traditional
medicinal uses of Karonda
. Traditional healers of Chhattisgarh having expertise in treatment of different types of cancer from Karonda.
. Traditional healers of Chhattisgarh having expertise in treatment of different types of cancer from Karonda.
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Karonda Chutney...
Karonda chutney is very popular in north India. It's very delicious
and can be eaten along with kachori, samosa, pakora etc. It can also be eaten
along with meals.
Ingredients for Korande ki Chutney -
- Karonda / Carissa carandus – 100 gm
- Green chili – 3 to 4
- Coriander – 50 gm or 1 small bowl (cut)
- Red chili - ¼ small spoon
- Asafetida – 1 to 2 pinch
- Salt – as per taste
Wash and clean the Karondas, green chili , asafetida and coriander. Cut
coriander into big pieces. Grind everything finely in a grinder.
Take out the paste in a bowl. The delicious Karonde (Carissa
carandus) Chutney is now ready to serve.
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