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Indian Jujube (Ber / Badari)
Ziziphus mauritiana
ବରକୋଳି (Barakoli)बेर (Ber)Badari
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
- Origin
- Indomalaya & Australasia
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Small spiny evergreen tree with zig-zag drooping branches; alternate ovate dark-green leaves with white tomentose undersides and paired stipular spines, and edible drupes.
Traditional Uses
Fatigue, diarrhea, bleeding piles, and feverish debility
Parts Used
Ripe and unripe fruit, leaves, bark
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Madhura, Amla, Kashaya
- Guna: Guru, Snigdha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Nourishes blood, treats chronic diarrhea, relieves insomnia, and purges skin toxins
Precautions
Avoid excessive consumption of unripe astringent fruits; can aggravate constipation
Interesting Facts
Widely eaten by Lord Rama in Hindu mythology during his exile when offered with devotion by Shabari