BOTANICAL NAME: MANILKARA ZAPOTA

FAMILY: Sapotaceae

SYNONYMS:

ENGLISH: Chikoo, chico HINDI: Cheekoo TAMIL: Cappōṭṭā TELUGU: Sapōṭā

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS:

v M. zapota leaves have been found to contain apigenin-7-O-α-L-rhamnoside, myricetin-3-O-α-L- rhamnoside and caffeic acid (Fayek et al., 2012), while, kaempferol has been isolated from the seed extract (Shafii et al., 2017). Chemical structures of various phenolic compounds isolated from M.

 USES:                                                                                 

v Supporting digestion

v Boosting the immune system

v Antioxidants.

v Aids digestion.

v Helps in weight loss.

v Works well for arthritis.

v Strengthening bones.

v Natural cough and cold remedy.

v Haemostatic properties.

v Boosts immunity