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===Food===
Ekavira can be used in food. Ripe fruits are eaten raw<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>.
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}
==Chemical Composition==
The bark contains 16–40% tannin. Presence of a triterpene ketone in the bark is reported. Ripe fruit
===Nutritional components===
Bridelia retusa contains the Following nutritional components like Vitamin-A, E and C; Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium<ref name="Nutritional componentsForest foods of Western Ghat"/>
==Habit==
==Cultivation Details==
Acid treatment before sowing. Should be planted in the full sun; no aftercare is necessary<ref name="Cultivation details"/>. Ekavira is available through June to December<ref name="Cultivation detailsForest foods of Western Ghat"/>.
==Season to grow==
<ref name="Cultivation details">[http://www.plantekey.com/plants/euphorbiaceae/bridelia-retusa Cultivation details]</ref>
<ref name="Required Ecosystem/Climate">[Required Ecosystem/Climate]</ref>
<ref name="Nutritional componentsForest foods of Western Ghat">"Forest food for Northern region of western ghat pdf Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.32, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS - ) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune</ref>
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