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Elephant Apple (Chalta / Bhavya)
Dillenia indica
ଔଉ (Ou)चल्टा (Chalta) / भव्य (Bhavya)Bhavya
- Family
- Dilleniaceae
- Origin
- Tropical Asia
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Spreading evergreen tree with fluted trunk and glossy leaves; large lanceolate leathery leaves with parallel secondary veins, white solitary flowers, and enormous globose green fruits.
Traditional Uses
Abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, and fever
Parts Used
Sepals of fruit, fruit pulp, bark
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Amla, Kashaya, Madhura
- Guna: Guru, Snigdha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Relieves abdominal indigestion, cures diarrhea, and protects cardiovascular health
Precautions
Hard outer sepals must be removed; pulp is slimy and acidic
Interesting Facts
Enormous fruits are a favorite wild delicacy of Asian elephants, giving its name Elephant Apple