Bor-Thekera Live Plants (Garcinia Pedunculata)

Common Name: Malabar Tamarind

Botanical Name: Garcinia pedunculata

General Information: Bor-Thekera, or Garcinia pedunculata, is a semi-wild evergreen tree related to the purple mangosteen found in Northeast India. The fluted trunk bears small spreading branches. The smooth, ring-shaped, golden or orange-yellow fruit has a delicious interior with edible arils. Ripe fruits can be cooked or eaten fresh, and sun-dried slices are preserved for later use.

Cultivation Information: The Malabar Tamarind takes 8-10 years to bloom and fruit, requiring moderate upkeep.

Health Benefits:

• Used to cure digestive issues and promote healthy urine and bowel movements.
• Acts as a cardiac tonic, benefiting heart health.
• Treats severe constipation and stomach colic.
• Sun-dried slices have anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, nephroprotective, and neuroprotective properties.
• Sliced, sun-dried, and preserved ripe fruits are commonly used in lentil fritters and various dishes.