PAKISTAN FOREST INSTITUTE, PESHAWAR

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NTFP Specie Details

Arachis hypogaea Linn

English Name (Peanut/ Groundnut)
Common Name : Moong phali
Family : Fabaceae

Nuts are edible and highly nutritive. The seeds are used in folk medicine as an anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac and decoagulant. Peanut products including peanut oil, flour and protein are used in a variety of foods, such as desserts, cakes, confectionery, snacks, sauces, etc.

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