Botanically known as Aegle marmelos, Wood Apple is inherent to India but also found in Thailand, Sri Lanka and other regions of Southern part of Asia. Tree grows from 6 to 15 meters high and edible fruits measures 7 to 10 cm in diameter. Kapittha ( wood apple ) is an Ayurvedic plant, used for the treatment of nausea, vomiting, acts as antidote against some poisons, improves the taste perception, beneficial for cardiac muscles, clears the phlegm from the throat, dyspnea and thirst. Wood apples are brown patched with hard shells. Its brown, fibrous pulp has a scent that is similar to that of tamarinds. Inside the fruit, there are numerous small, white, crunchy seeds that are edible as well as nutritious. Authentically Sourced from Trusted Farms. Wood apple is a tropical fruit used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to treat digestive issues. Here we will discuss its description, benefits, and uses.
