Dillenia Indica

Dillenia indica

South and Southeast Asian tree whose sour fruit is used in Ayurvedic and Thai traditional medicine for cough, digestive complaints, and fever. Bark decoction for diarrhea. Mucilaginous sepals used in curries. Contains betulinic acid and dillenic acid.

Safety Profile

Contraindications

None well established at food doses.

Interactions

Unknown significant interactions.

Side Effects

Very sour taste. Generally safe as food plant.