The Jak Tree: The Jak Tree The Jak tre...

The Jak Tree: The Jak Tree       
                  The Jak tre...: The Jak Tree                            The Jak tree is a versatile tree. Almost every part of the jak tree is used by people. The ...

The Jak Tree

        

                  The Jak tree is a versatile tree. Almost every part of the jak tree is used by people. The jak tree frut at every stage is eaten by man. Ripe jak fruits are of two kinds. They are Wela(koolan) and Waraka(palapalam).Tender jak which is known as polos(polasika) can be made into a delicious curry. It was even in the diet of ancient royalte.Nurshing mothers are given polos and boiled jak to increase lactation.Waraka is usd to treat diabetic patients. the leaves are dried, powdered and made into a coffee like drink to be given to diabetic patient

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