Kapok Buds / Ceiba Pentandra / Marathi Moggu

The Marathi Moggu Small is also known as Kapok Buds in English, and the botanical name is the Ceiba Pentandra family. It is commonly known as caper berry and caper bush, and it has a pungent flavor and many medicinal properties. It is similar to pepper texture, and it provides more aroma and flavor in rice dishes like pulao and Bisibele. These rich foods are mostly cooked in Karnataka and Andhra regions. It is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine due to its medicinal properties. These are an essential spice used primarily in biryani, and it adds more flavor to cooked dishes.

Health Benefits

• It helps to treat constipation and injuries.
• It is used to treat asthma, inflammation, and cough.
• It helps to treat diarrhea and Relieves hoarseness.