Abstract

“REVIEW ON THE USES AND GOOD SIDE OF CUSTARD APPLE FROM THE TRIBAL AREA OF CHHATTISGARH”

Dr. Amit Kumar Dutta*

ABSTRACT

Custard apple (Sitaphal) is a yellowish green fruit of the family of plant species Annona. The species with an Amazonian origin is recently being cultivated in other countries including India. The fruit has established its medicinal properties for decades. Still it is not a fruit which is commonly consumed as this is a seasonal fruit. In this article will give few dimensions about the curtard apple while we are avoiding it. The fruits can be used to formulate a hair tonic and this is actually done in some areas of India. The finely grounded seeds can help get rid of lice and it can be applied to the hair. Custard apple is an ideal source of energy so it helps replenish one’s energy levels. This aids combat exhaustion and reduce muscle weakness. The humble fruit has various medicinal and nutritional properties that are not well known. Everything offered by the shrub of this fruit, right from the bark to roots and seeds, has its own unique benefits to consider.

Keywords: Custard Apple, Uses, Benefits, Effects, Side Effects, Caution.