Product Description:

Botanical Name: Solanum torvum

English Name: Turkey Berry

Tamil Name          : சுண்டைக்காய் / Sundaikkai (Raw)

Malayalam Name     : ആനച്ചുണ്ട / Anachunda

About Sundaikkai (Turkey Berry):-

Turkey berry is a broadleaved, evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 16 ft tall. The stems are armed with stout, straight, or slightly curved prickles. The alternate leaves are elliptical, have prickles along the midvein, and range from unlobed to strongly lobed. The small, white flowers occur in large clusters. Fruit are small yellow berries with 210-220 seeds.

This Sundakkai (Turkey Berry) is regularly consumed as part of a traditional South-Indian diet as it has a host of medicinal properties & an impressive nutritional profile. Sundakkai is said to be a natural diuretic and rich in Vitamin C.

Benefits of Sundaikkai (Turkey Berry):-

• Treatment of Phlegm and mucus
• Prevention and treatment of Kidney disease
• Prevention of cardiovascular diseases and strokes
• Regulate menstruation
• Prevention of Pains, redness, and gout
• Treatment of Anaemia
• Treatment of Indigestion and diarrhea
• Prevents intestinal worms
• Treatment of Diabetes
• Prevention and healing of Colds and flu

HOW TO USE:

Fry till blackish (but not burnt). Serve with hot rice, ghee, apple (papad), and keerai (spinach), or use in Vathakuzhambhu (spicy tamarind gravy).