Some popular fermented beverages of Indian state Chhattisgarh. (Oudhia and Tripathi, 2001)

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Some popular fermented beverages of Indian state Chhattisgarh. (Oudhia and Tripathi, 2001)
Plant SpeciesLocal NameCommentsEcoport Picture
Caryota urensSulfiPopular drink in tribal regions of Chhattisgarh. It is consumed both fresh and after fermentation. It is used as traditional medicine specially during summer season.
Phoenix speciesChhindIt is popular in tribal region. In Chhattisgarh many villages are having rich population of this plant. These villages have been names on the name of Chhind. It is used as traditional medicine.
Madhuca indicaMahuaMahua liquor is very popular throughout Chhattisgarh. The ancient literatures write much about its therapeutic values. Externally it is used in treatment of Haemophilia.
Oryza sativaDhanLaanda is prepared through fermentation process. It is popular in tribal region.
Terminalia chebulaHarraFruits are added in fermented beverages in order to make it more strong.
Terminalia belliricaBaheraFruits are added in fermented beverages in order to make it more strong.
Borassus flabelliferTadLike other parts of India it is also popular in Chhattisgarh, although in limited areas. It is known as Taddy. It is having therapeutic properties.

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