Food · Asia
Elephant apple
Dillenia indica
Traditionally attributed effects: tonic, laxative; cooling drink in fever, cough remedy; bark and leaves astringent.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Fruit juice with sugar and water as a drink.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Avartaki. The large, sour fruits (chalta) are eaten in chutney and curry in Bengal and Assam and sought out by elephants. In Ayurveda (avartaki) they are used for stomach ache.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Tonic, laxative; cooling drink in fever, cough remedy; bark and leaves astringent.
Preparation and amount
Fruit juice with sugar and water as a drink.