Srinagar Garhwal: Although many types of fruits are found in nature, which are delicious to eat, but a forest fruit called Bhamora is found in Uttarakhand, which is not only tasty but is also full of many medicinal properties. This fruit is also known as Himalayan Strawberry. Because this fruit looks like strawberry. Many types of medicinal properties and nutrients are found in it, which are very beneficial for health. Besides, this fruit is also helpful in dealing with many types of diseases.
Dr. Jaydev Chauhan, researcher at Garhwal University’s High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Center (HAPREC), told Local 18 that Bhamora (Cornus capitata) fruit is found only in the Himalayan regions. This fruit is found extensively in the forests of Nepal, Bhutan, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Bhamora is rich in nutrients
He told that this fruit is found in altitude areas of 1200 meters to 2000 meters. This fruit is found in the forests of oak and birch trees. Elements like Vitamin C, fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, and phosphorus are also found in this fruit, which are very beneficial for health.
It is a panacea for stomach diseases
Dr. Jaidev told that it not only contains nutrients, but it also removes stomach related problems. Also, if a person has diabetes and consumes this fruit regularly, then diabetes remains under control to a great extent.
Apart from this, this fruit is also beneficial in problems related to urinary diseases. Bhamora fruit becomes ripe and edible in the month of November. In the Himalayan regions, local people consume this fruit a lot and also use it as medicine.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : November 17, 2024, 06:10 IST
