Jungle Jalebi: A fruit rich in medicinal properties

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.

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This fruit is crooked like tamarind and jalebi and is mildly sweet in taste.

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Its scientific name is 'Pitheselobium dulce', along with it it is also known as Jungle Jalebi, Monkey Pod Fruit, Manila Tamarind and Madras Thorn.

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This jungle jalebi is rich in many medicinal properties and is also very beneficial for health.

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The amount of vitamin-C in this jalebi is high. Vitamin C acts like an antioxidant that increases the immunity of our body.

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This jungle jalebi is considered very beneficial for diabetic patients. Eating it reduces the problem of diabetes.

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Jungle Jalebi is also used in Ayurvedic medicines. It has anti-cancer properties which prove to be very helpful in preventing cancer.

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This fruit is also very helpful in increasing digestive power. Eating it keeps the stomach healthy.

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