Water Caltrop is also know as singhara in India. It is really tasty fruit which is found in pond. It is a rainy season fruit. It is mainly cultivated in Gogunda, in Udaipur division marshy areas of Rajsamand, and Bhilwara in Mewar. In India, for more than 3000 years singhara has been a good source of fiber and vitamin B. The fruit contains minerals of calcium, iron, potassium, and zinc.
Singhara can also be related to Keer- a nomadic tribe of Mewar, known for the cultivation of Water Caltrop and Rice. Keers utilize the temporary water reservoirs created in valleys of Aravali Hills during monsoon; the water clogged in those natural catchments is used as the bed for cultivation of Water Caltrop.
Nutrition & Health Benefits of Water Caltrop
A perfect fruit for those who want healthy life; Water Caltrops are almost fatless and are therefore a healthy food option; an excellent source of potassium (350-360 mg), a very important mineral for human and an ideal fruit for diabetics.
When taken in juice form, it can help ease problems of Nausea and Appetite in kids, detoxifying properties of water caltrops are considered to be good for person suffering from Jaundice, while in powdered form singhara is a remedy for cough, if taken twice a day with water.
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