Zanman is a tropical plant that belongs to the leadwood tree family of Combretaceae. It is known by other names such as; caribbean almond, false kamani, kottamba, country almond, Indian almond, sea-almond, almendra, Bangla badam, Malabar almond, bengal almond, jangli badam, ketapang, and in Tamil, it is known as nattuvadumai. Unripe fruits are greenish in colour before finally changing to yellow then reddish on ripening. The fruit is distinctive by its tasty nut and it contains an edible seed that has similar taste with almond. This almond boast antibacterial, anti-ulcer, aphrodisiac, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-microbial, anti-oxidative, and anti-fungal properties. It has also been used for hepatitis treatment, as a cardiac stimulant, demonological care, and even as a source for lumber and biodiesel. #growninhaiti #zanman #caribbeanalmond #reforestation #ayiti #haiti #fruit #edible #medicinal #beneficial #organic #natural #nogmos #nopesticides #noheebicides
