What is it called in different languages?
Bengali: taba
Assaamese: jora tenga
Hindi: bara nibu
About Buddha’s hand fruit: The fruit has an odd shape that resembles hand of praying Buddha. It belongs to same family as pomelo. This fruit has a fruity aroma and citrus flavor. The botanical name of Buddha’s hand fruit is citrus medica. It holds importance in religious ceremonies because of its unique structure. This fruit is a rich source of vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber. Buddha’s hand is also a good source of aromatic compounds like coumarin, limonin, diosmin and volatile oils.
Benefits:
– Relieves pain
– Deals with respiratory issues
– Reduces gastrointestinal issues
– Prevents menstrual discomfort
– Boosts immunity
– Regulates blood pressure levels
Uses:
– You can make candies