Botnical name:-Limonia acidissaima L
English name :-Wood-apple
Tamil name :-Kabitta
Sinhala name:-Divul
Sanskirt name :-Kapitakka
Edible parts:-Fruits
Status:-Native
Grows in:-Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Java and the Malesia
Parts used to make Medcine:- Leaves,Flower
Ayurvedic usage:
Treatment for:-Snake bite,Hiccups,Dysentery,Biloiousness.
Propergation:-Seeds
Nutritive Values
Source-http://www.agridept.gov.lk
Medicinal Values / Uses
Increases appetite ; facilitates digestion. Useful in renal diseases; has some antiseptic properties. Root stock for grafting of citrus sp.
Nutritive Values
Source-http://www.agridept.gov.lk
(per 100g edible portion)
| Energy | 134.0 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Fat | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.1 g |
| Calcium | 130.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 110.0 mg |
| Iron | 61.0 ug |
| Carotene | 40.0 ug |
| Thiamine | 170.0 ug |
| Vit .C | 3.0 ug |
Medicinal Values / Uses
Increases appetite ; facilitates digestion. Useful in renal diseases; has some antiseptic properties. Root stock for grafting of citrus sp.
