Bor Thekera

Why in news?

• A medicinal plant commonly called ‘Bor Thekera’ in the Assamese language, traditionally forbidden for raw consumption, has been found to protect from heart diseases.

About Bor Thekera:

• Garcinia pedunculata popularly known as Bor Thekera in Assamese, is an evergreen tree related to the more familiar purple mangosteen.
• The tree is endemic to the south-eastern regions of Asia such as parts of Myanmar and north-eastern parts of India.

Uses:

• The sun-dried slices of the Bor Thekera are used for culinary and medicinal purposes and are known to have therapeutic properties like anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, nephroprotective, and even neuroprotective activity.
• Multiple studies have been reported that it is a rich source of antioxidants.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

With reference to ‘Bor Thekera’, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:

1. It is an evergreen tree

2. It is endemic to western Himalayas

3. It is a rich source of antioxidants

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer