Bilwa leave often placed on linga in temple as sacred symbol to Shiva. Trifoliate shaped leaves resemble Shiva trident held in right hand. Tree grows in a wide range of soils and wide temperature fluctuation. Cultivated throughout India and found from Nepal throough Thailand, Philippines, Fiji. The fruit has medicinal properties as well as nutritional benefits. Aromatic. Unripe fruit helpful against giardia.
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