Synonym- Manilkara zapota (Linn.)P. van Royan Manilkara achras (Mill.) Fosberg Sapota achras Mill.
Family- Sapotaceae.
Habitat- Native to Central America.Cultivated chiefly in Maharashtra,Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
English- Sapota, Sapodilla Plum,Chicle.
Unani- Sapotaa, Cheeku.
Siddha/Tamil- Shimai eluppai.
Action- Fruit-antibilious. Seed-diuretic. Fruit and bark—febrifuge.The bark contains latex (20-25%
of which consists of gutta-percha-like substance); also contains tannin(11.8%). The seeds contain quercitol.Chewing gum consists of approximately 20% chicle, plus sugar, corn syrup and flavourings.
Family- Sapotaceae.
Habitat- Native to Central America.Cultivated chiefly in Maharashtra,Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
English- Sapota, Sapodilla Plum,Chicle.
Unani- Sapotaa, Cheeku.
Siddha/Tamil- Shimai eluppai.
Action- Fruit-antibilious. Seed-diuretic. Fruit and bark—febrifuge.The bark contains latex (20-25%
of which consists of gutta-percha-like substance); also contains tannin(11.8%). The seeds contain quercitol.Chewing gum consists of approximately 20% chicle, plus sugar, corn syrup and flavourings.
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