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Kafal, also known as Bayberry is a delectable fruit native to the state of Uttarakhand in India. It is small in size and has a sweet and mildly tart flavour. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its many health benefits and is a popular ingredient in traditional recipes.Kafal ???? (Myrica esculenta) is a popular mountain fruit. It is an evergreen tree found in the central Himalayan region. In the summer season, the fruit of the kaphal (????) tree is very tasty and looks like a mulberry, but it is very different from the mulberry. This kaphal plant grows in areas ranging from 1300 m to 2100 m (4000 ft to 6000 ft). It is mostly found in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, the northeastern state of Meghalaya, and Nepal. It is also called box myrtle and bayberry. It has a sour-sweet mixture in taste and this wild fruit is beneficial for our bodies due to its antioxidant properties.

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