The Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) is a species of tree of the mulberry family Moraceae. Jackfruit is native to Western Ghats of India, south-eastern Asia, eastern Africa, Brazil, Australia, and many Pacific Islands.
It is a non-seasonal fruit and had a major contribution to the food supply of the people and their livestock when there were short supplies of staple food grains.
Popularly know for its large sweet, tasty and yellow fruit, this three has many other beneficial parts which include it leaves, seeds, root and latex.
Artocarpus heterophyllus possesses know anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-helminthic activities.
The leaf has many therapeutic properties especially its diabetes control, antioxidant, asthma, ring worm infestation, gall stones and anti-aging properties. It has distinctive flavour and fragrance and it is known be rich in vitamin.
Leaves are thought to possess wound healing, anti-syphilitic, vermifuge activity and to induce lactation in women and domesticated animals.
Processing:
The jackfruits leaves are dried under hygienic condition and at low temperature. They are then milled to bring out fine blend of tea.
However more researches should be devoted for discovering possible industrial application of jackfruit leaves.
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References –
Proximate analysis of Terminalia bellerica (Behera) and Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) leaves – International Journal of chemical studies.
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