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• Commonly known as 'Borthekera' in Assamese, Garcinia pedunculata, a medicinal plant has been found to protect from heart diseases.
• Scientists of Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of the department of science and technology (DST), reported the findings.

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• The sun-dried slices of the ripe fruit are used for culinary and medicinal purposes and are known to have therapeutic properties like anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, nephroprotective, and even neuroprotective activity.
• Traditionally forbidden for raw consumption, in Assam, dried slices are used for preparing delicacies like "Tenga Diya Masor Jol" (sour fish curry).
• It can also be prepared with other vegetables, especially fritters made with lentils.
• A traditional Assamese home also used to soak it in water and the liquid as home-remedy for stomach problems.

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