• Kakad / Kakhodashi / काकड / काखोडशी / Kakad / Garuga pinnata Roxb.
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Kakad / Kakhodashi / काकड / काखोडशी / Kakad / Garuga pinnata Roxb.

Local Name: Kakad / Kakhodashi / काकड / काखोडशी

Common Name: Kakad

Botanical Name: Garuga pinnata Roxb.

Kakad / Kakhodashi / काकड / काखोडशी / Kakad / Garuga pinnata Roxb.

Status & Habitat

  • Habitat: Tree

  • Occurrence: Mixed forests, sparse mountain forests, valley scrub

  • Season of Availability: January-August

  • Geography: Asia

  • Method of Propagation: Seed propagation

  • Part used for Propagation: Seeds

Edible Parts

  • Edible Parts: Fruits

  • Can be Eaten Raw: Yes

Method of Consumption

  • Raw: Yes

  • Ripe: Yes

  • Both Raw & Ripe: Yes

  • Dangerous Form to Consume: N/A

  • As Food: Fruits may be eaten raw, dried, made into jelly, or pickled.

  • As Medicine: Used for treatment of cancer, stomach problems, and diabetes mellitus; leaf juice mixed with honey and taken for asthma.

  • Cooking Without Prior Boiling: N/A

  • Boiling Before Cooking: N/A

  • Pickling: Yes, Fruits

  • Brining: N/A

  • Fermenting: N/A

  • Drying for later Consumption: N/A

  • Overall Method: Fruits eaten raw and ripe, dried, jellied, pickled, or juiced.

Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits

  • Nutritional Benefit: Contains antioxidants

  • Medicinal Benefit: Helps treat cancer, stomach problems, asthma, and diabetes.

Tribal Wisdom

  • Tribal Wisdom: Used for treatment of cancer, stomach problems, and diabetes mellitus; leaf juice mixed with honey and taken for asthma.

Recipes

  • Tribal Recipe: Kakad pickle: mix fenugreek, mustard seeds, chili powder, salt, oil, haldi and fruits.