Kafal,state fruit of uttarakhand.

Kafal is a wild fruit found in Uttarakhand. It is also a state fruit of uttarakhand. Its scientific name is Myrica esculenta .kaphal is a native tree of North India,Nepal and southern Bhutan.

It is said that if the person coming to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand did not taste the fruits of this place, then his journey is incomplete.  Kafal is a very popular name in such fruits.  It is beneficial for our body due to its anti-oxidant properties.  Kaphal is a wild fruit.  It is not grown anywhere, but grows on its own and gives us the gift of sweet fruit.  In summer, villagers are seen selling kafal from a bus stand to major markets.

It is said that Kafal is also very proud of himself and he considers himself eatable by the gods.  In a folk song of the Kumaoni language, Kafal narrates his pain, saying, 'Indra worth eating, Hum Chiyi Bhoolok Aayi Panam'.  It means that we were eatable to the God of Indra in heaven and now we have come to the land of the earth.

Benefits of kafal fruit.

This fruit is found abundantly in the central Himalayan regions.  It is an evergreen tree, on which very delicious fruit is produced during the summer days.  The quality of this fruit is very.  It is mostly full of vitamins.  It is also rich in iron.  These mountain fruits are full of anti-oxidants.  The juice of this fruit of sour and sweet taste has the properties to cure all the diseases related to digestion.  Many natural ingredients are found in this fruit.  In addition, flavin-4-hydroxy-3 is found in its leaves, such as myricetin, myricitrin, and glycosides.

 Kafal is used in many diseases such as anemia, asthma, brochitis, cold, diarrhea, fever, bladder disease and liver related diseases.  The bark, fruit and leaves of the kaphal tree are also full of medicinal properties.  Its bark contains anti-inflammatory, anti-helminthic, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial quality.  Due to these qualities, kaphal not only works to cure diseases like cancer, but it is also very useful in enhancing beauty and maintaining youth.