The scientific name of the Phalsa or phalsa berries is Grewia asiatica. Other names include BENGALI: Phalsa, Shunkri. FRENCH: Raisin de l’Inde, Raisin des Philippines, Raisin falsa. GUJARATI: Shukri. HINDI: Phalsa, Phalsa chhaal. KANNADA: Dagala, Dadasala, Phulsha. KHMER: Pophlië. LAOTIAN: Nhap. MALAYALAM: Chadicha. MARATHI: Palshi, Phalsa. ORIYA: Pharosakoli. PUNJABI: Faalsaa. RUSSIAN: Falsa. SANSKRIT: Alpasthi, Mriduphal , Parapara, […]
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Tree tomato/ tamarillo- nutrition, proven health benefits and uses
The scientific name of the Tamarillo include Solanum betaceum, Cyphomandra betacea and Cyphomandra hartwegi. Other names include Tree tomato, Terong belanda, Ookhamen and Marattakkali. Tamarillo belong to the nightshade family, along with tomato, and eggplant. It is widely cultivated in many parts of the world including South America, Central America, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Australia, New Zealand, Venezuela, Ecuador, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal […]
Tomato- nutrition, proven health benefits and uses
The scientific name of the tomato is Solanum lycopersicum. Other names include AFRIKAANS: Tamatie. ARABIC: Banadhurah, Tamatim. BEMBA: Matimati. BENGALI: Tamato. BULGARIAN: Domat, Domaten. CAMBODIA: Peeng pah. CHINESE: Fan qie. DANISH: Tomat (sing.), Tomater (pl.). ESTONIAN: Tomat. FRENCH: Tomate. GERMAN: Liebesäpfel, Paradeiser, Paradiesäpfel, Rispentomaten, Strauchtomaten , Tomate, Tomaten. GREEK: Tomata, Tomatas. HEBREW: Agvaniyat hagina. INDONESIA: Tomat. […]
Sea buckthorn – nutrition, proven health benefits and recipes
The scientific name of the sea buckthorn is Hippophae rhamnoides. Other names include Satalulu, Ri, Rhi, Shangti, Dhurchuk, Chumaa, Tarwaa, Sirmaa, Sandthorn, Seaberry. Sea-buckthorn is grown in many regions ranging from Europe, Asia including India, Himilayas, France, Russia, North and South America. The oval or lightly roundish fruits grow in compact grapes varying from pale yellow to dark orange. Sea buckthorn nutrition value and facts The fruits […]
Roselle nutrition, proven health benefits and recipes
The scientific name of Roselle are Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn., Hibiscus digitatus Cav. ,Hibiscus gossypifolius Mill., Sabdariffa rubra Kostel. It is also known as Rosella, Belchanda, Mwitha, Chukor, Ambadi, Mathipuli and Red sorrel in english. Other names include: CHINESE: Mei gui jia, Shan jia zi. GERMAN: Afrikanischer Eibisch, Hibiscus-Tee, Karkade-Tee, Roselle, Rote Malve. FRENCH: Oseille de Guinée, Thé rose d’Abyssinie. JAPANESE: Roozera, Roozeru, Rozerusou. POLISH: Hibiskus […]
Surinam cherry/ pitanga- nutrition, proven health benefits and recipes
The scientific name of the pitanga or surinam cherry include Eugenia uniflora, Eugenia michelii, and Stenocalyx michelii. It is also known as Brazilian cherry, Cayenne cherry, Pitanga, Pumpkin cherry, Pitangueira, Cerejeira-brasileira, Ginja, and Pitanga-branca. It is a large shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 meters in height. Flowers develop into ribbed fruits 2 to 4 cm in diameter, starting out […]
