Borthekera

• Borthekera, the scientific name Garcinia pedunculata, is a medicinal plant found in Assam.
• It is endemic to the south-eastern regions of Asia such as parts of Myanmar and north-eastern parts of India.
• Traditionally, it is forbidden for raw consumption.
• It has been found to protect from heart diseases.

Uses of Borthekera

• The sun-dried slices of the ripe fruit are used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
• In Assam, such slices are used for preparing delicacies like “tenga diya masor jol” meaning Assamese sour fish curry.
• It has therapeutic properties like anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, nephroprotective, and even neuroprotective activity.
• It reduces cardiac hypertrophy indicators, oxidative stress, and heart inflammation.
• It is a rich source of antioxidants.