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As the name suggests tropical almond or Indian almond is a tree which grows in tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. The taste, size, and shape are also very similar to almond. Leaves of tropical almond are useful in many ways. Several flavonoids, tannins, saponines and phytosterols present in the leaves which have anti-oxidant and anti-clastogenic as well as cancer-preventing properties. The leaves are also very much popular among fish breeders throughout the world because of its ability to lower the pH and heavy metal content in water.
Scientific Name - Terminalia catappa
Other Name - Country almond, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, false kamani, ebelebo, catappa
As an ingredient for dietary supplements and other herbal medicines
Can be used to manufacture herbal tea
Can be used extensively in aquariums