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Maaseegai Kodi PRODUCT NAME

Toddalia asiatica (Linn.) Lam. var floribunda Gamble = Toddalia aculeate, Pers. SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Maaseegai Kodi
Local Name: Maaseegai Kodi (Irula + Kurumba).
Family: Rutaceae
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Product Description: An armed straggler. Flower: In terminal or axillary panicles, yellow Fruit: A globose berry, green to orange. Inner bark and root deep yellow. Leaves gland dotted. Crushed leaves have an acidic odour.
NTFP Classification: Medicinal, aromatics and cosmetics

DISTRIBUTION

Countries Found: India
Description: Hills above 1000 - 1200m, in sholas moist foist forest. Distributed along Indian subcontinent

USES AND PARTS USED

Parts Used: roots
Uses: Root is used for medicinal properties
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Partners: Keystone Foundation

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