Tembhurni / टेम्भूर्णी / East Indian Ebony / Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb.

In the past, the black trunk was used to make the black keys of the piano

Other Names

Status & Habitat

Raw: Yes
Ripe: Yes
Both Raw & Ripe: Yes
Dangerous Form to Consume: N/A
As Food: Ripe fruits are eaten raw
As Medicine: Ripe fruits are eaten to gain energy for longer duration. Fruit extract is also used for fistula and used aas a skincare agent.
Cooking Without Prior Boiling: No
Boiling Before Cooking: No
Pickling: N/A
Brining: N/A
Fermenting: Yes, Wine from fruits
Drying for later Consumption: N/A
Overall Method: Fruits can be eaten raw (only the fruit is edible).

Nutritional Benefit: High in flavonoids and vitamin C.
Medicinal Benefit: Energy-giving fruit. Diuretic, Digestion and abdominal ailments, skin diseases, urinary tract ailments, helps treat diarrhea and constipation. Leaves are used in the treatment of scabies and old wounds

Tribal Recipe / Usage: Tendu fruit wine:
- Crush fruit pulp with water in a 1:1 ratio.
- Inoculate with starter culture
- Ferment for 28 days