Water olive (Elaeocarpus Hygrophilus Kurz) is an herbaceous plant. It is called in various localities, such as in Rayong Province, called Samo Phi Phai or Saraphi Nam, etc. This water olive is classified as a plant that is distributed throughout the area in Southeast Asia. As for Thailand, we usually find them mostly in the central region. Along the creek area or along the water's edge, etc., which nowadays are commonly planted.

General characteristics of olives

As for the water olive, it is classified as a deciduous perennial plant that does not shed its leaves at the same time. The trunk has a height of approximately 8 - 15 meters. The bark of the trunk is quite smooth and has a brown color. Often propagated by cuttings or seeds. The area along the branches will have quite clear leaf scars. and grows well in areas near water or wet areas The leaves of this olive tree are single. It is designed to be arranged in dense alternation along the ends of the branches. It is parallelogram shaped with a tapered base, rounded tip, and sawtoothed leaf edges. As for the flowers, there will be white flowers in clusters in the leaf axils. and the fruit will have a round, oval shape The result will be fresh fruit with flesh. When the fruit is young, it will be light green in color, smooth and round, with soft flesh and a sour and astringent taste. But when the fruit is ripe, it will be dark red or orange with a slightly astringent taste. Or it may have a sweet and sour taste. and inside there is a single light brown seed, the leaf and fruit of an olive.

Benefits and properties of olive oil

Effect – Helps relieve thirst. and helps soothe the throat Gives a sweet and sour taste

Bark - used to make drinking water to help purify the blood after giving birth. It has an astringent taste.

Pickled olives, one of the most popular pickled fruits among Thai people.

These olives are often candied, pickled, or preserved, as well as eaten raw with sweet fish sauce. It is a popular crop that is processed into snacks for eating.

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