Suruchi Sharma
When you hear 'Jalebi', you might think of the sweet, syrupy dessert, but there's also a fruit called jalebi that grows on trees.
This fruit is crooked like tamarind and jalebi and is mildly sweet in taste.
Its scientific name is 'Pitheselobium dulce', along with it it is also known as Jungle Jalebi, Monkey Pod Fruit, Manila Tamarind and Madras Thorn.
This jungle jalebi is rich in many medicinal properties and is also very beneficial for health.
The amount of vitamin-C in this jalebi is high. Vitamin C acts like an antioxidant that increases the immunity of our body.
This jungle jalebi is considered very beneficial for diabetic patients. Eating it reduces the problem of diabetes.
Jungle Jalebi is also used in Ayurvedic medicines. It has anti-cancer properties which prove to be very helpful in preventing cancer.
This fruit is also very helpful in increasing digestive power. Eating it keeps the stomach healthy.