Fragrant telosma
Fragrant telosma
Fragrant telosma
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Edible Parts<br />
Flower buds are consumed stir-fried or boiled.<br />
Health Values<br />
Beta-carotene: low in flower buds; vitamin E: medium; folic acid: medium; ascorbic<br />
acid: high; calcium: low; iron: low; protein: 3.1%. Geraniol, beta-ionone, dihydrobeta-ionone,<br />
dihydro-beta-ionol, and cis- and trans-theaspirane are the ingredients for<br />
the characteristic scent of the flower. They are used in cooking and medicinally to<br />
treat conjunctivitis (pinkeye).<br />
Packing for marketing<br />
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