Abstract

“BRIEF REVIEW ON CUSTARD APPLE (SITAFAL) FROM THE TRIBAL AREA OF CHHATTISGARH”

Dr. Amit Kumar Dutta*

ABSTRACT

Custard apple (Sitaphal) is a yellowish green fruit of the family of plant species Annona. The species with an Amazonian origin is recently being cultivated in other countries including India. The fruit has established its medicinal properties for decades. Still it is not a fruit which is commonly consumed as this is a seasonal fruit. In this review we wish to outline the source, recipes, chemistry and medicinal values of the fruit and seek for a re-emergence with an initiative both from private and Government sectors.

Keywords: Sitaphal, Custard apple, Antioxidant, Resurgence.