fruit of Abiyuch tree, Crateva religiosa, also called the sacred garlic pear (raw garlic pear) and temple plant. Can be pickled and used as a condiment. The seeds resemble the seeds of an orange. They are enclosed in a gelatinous pulp which is sweet and good to eat.
In Ayurveda medicine, bark is used for urinary complaints such as kidney, bladder stone, fever and to relieve vomiting. For bruises, fresh leaves are ground with a little vinegar or lime water/hot water and applied to the skin as paste for 10 to 20 minutes. Leaves can be also applied to soles of feet to relive swelling and burning sensation.
In Ayurveda medicine, bark is used for urinary complaints such as kidney, bladder stone, fever and to relieve vomiting. For bruises, fresh leaves are ground with a little vinegar or lime water/hot water and applied to the skin as paste for 10 to 20 minutes. Leaves can be also applied to soles of feet to relive swelling and burning sensation.
