Excoecaria bicolor
blog
08 Feb 2023. Mapro Foods
Excoecaria bicolor

Information:

It is native to Madagascar and is commonly known as the "Two-colored Excoecaria." It is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 6 meters tall. It produces greenish-yellow flowers and is known for its distinctive, bicolored leaves that are dark green on the upper surface and lighter green on the lower surface. The sap of this plant is toxic and can cause skin irritation or blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes.

Uses:

The benefits of Excoecaria bicolor are not well documented, as the plant is not widely cultivated or used for commercial purposes. However, some studies suggest that the sap of the plant contains a number of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids and tannins, that may have potential medicinal properties. For example, the sap of Excoecaria bicolor has been used in traditional medicine as a treatment for skin wounds, and it is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. However, more research is needed to determine the exact benefits of this plant and its potential uses in medicine. Additionally, the toxic nature of its sap must be taken into consideration when exploring its benefits.

Did you make this recipe?

Share a photo and tag us @maprofoods and get featured!

EXPLORE MORE BLOGS
Fun Recipes With Mapro
how to make kesar sharbat with mapro pra kesar sharbat
Preparation time • 5 min
How to make Kesar Sharbat at home in 5 minutes

Saffron, a traditional Indian spice popularly known as Kesar, is a key ingredient of the Exotic Kesar Sharbat (Premium Saffron Syrup) drink and is excellent for cooling your body down. It is an open secret that we all have an affinity for Sharbat. Mapro Pra: has different flavours of sharbats: Rose Sharbat, Khus Sharbat, Thandai Sharbat and, our very own Kesar Sharbat.


Mapro Pra: Kesar Sharbat has a light sweet taste with a hint of royalty to it. It is a perfect drink option for all festive occasions. This sharbat stays well for twelve months from the date of manufacture, its longer shelf life will let you multiply the recipes by two or three and continue preparing sharbat whenever you like.

03 Nov 2022
 Read more