Chiang Mai, Ma Tao in Northern dialect or Chom Ma Liang in Middle dialect, an ancient fruit that is difficult to find and has medicinal properties. The ash tree in northern dialect, or chammaliang in middle dialect, is now full of fruit. Similar to a bunch of grapes, this ash tree, the abbot of Nantaram Temple, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province, planted it near the temple fence 3 years ago. There is only one tree. The fruit of the ash tree comes out from February to April. The raw fruit is colored. The greens are starting to ripen gradually. The color changes to pink, red, and when fully ripe it is black. It is unusually beautiful. Tourists often ask what kind of plant it is. Mr. Choktawee Khatiyathep, 69 years old, lacquerware technician of the museum inside Wat Nantaram says that the ripe fruit of the ash tree Both the flesh and the peel can be eaten. The inside is soft, the taste is sweet and astringent, and has medicinal properties. The ripe fruit cures diarrhea. The roots cure fever and constipatio n. They are most often grown as ornamental plants. Because the colors of the fruits are beautiful. Source: Thai News Agency

Chiang Mai, Ma Tao in Northern dialect or Chom Ma Liang in Middle dialect, an ancient fruit that is difficult to find and has medicinal properties. The ash tree in northern dialect, or chammaliang in middle dialect, is now full of fruit. Similar to a bunch of grapes, this ash tree, the abbot of Nantaram Temple, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province, planted it near the temple fence 3 years ago. There is only one tree. The fruit of the ash tree comes out from February to April. The raw fruit is colored. The greens are starting to ripen gradually. The color changes to pink, red, and when fully ripe it is black. It is unusually beautiful. Tourists often ask what kind of plant it is. Mr. Choktawee Khatiyathep, 69 years old, lacquerware technician of the museum inside Wat Nantaram says that the ripe fruit of the ash tree Both the flesh and the peel can be eaten. The inside is soft, the taste is sweet and astringent, and has medicinal properties. The ripe fruit cures diarrhea. The roots cure fever and constipatio n. They are most often grown as ornamental plants. Because the colors of the fruits are beautiful. Source: Thai News Agency