Kodikka Maram
Kodikka Maram (கொடுக்கா மரம்) is the Tamil name for the Manila tamarind tree, scientifically known as Pithecellobium dulce. It's a versatile tree with various uses, both culinary and medicinal.
Kodikka Maram (Manila tamarind) is a versatile tree with various uses. Its sweet and tangy fruit pulp is used in culinary delights like jams, jellies, and chutneys. Additionally, the young pods can be cooked and enjoyed as a vegetable.
Beyond its culinary uses, Kodikka Maram holds significant medicinal value. Its bark, leaves, and fruit are utilized in traditional medicine to treat a range of ailments. It is believed to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and antioxidant properties.
Uses
- Culinary:
- The sweet, tangy pulp is commonly used in various dishes and desserts.
- It's often used to make jams, jellies, and chutneys.
- The young pods can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable
- Medicinal:
- The tree's bark, leaves, and fruit have been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
- It's believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and antioxidant properties.
- Other Uses:
- The wood is used for timber and firewood.
- The tree is often planted as an ornamental tree due to its attractive flowers and fruit.