*Carrissa Carandas* local names….karonda, Karvand, etc. A fruit from the berry family, supposed to hv originated in Himalayas, but now found in high temperature areas of Maharashtra, Goa, Rajasthan, Karnataka, etc. Very hardy thorny shrub this “Raan Meva” that grows in the wild with zero care comes in black as well as pink and white varieties. They r used as biofence around one’s property as it grows into a thicket to keep wild animals/intruders away. Both varieties r health giving berries that fruit in summer. These r generally confused with cranberries, but they r from different species.These seasonal fruits grow naturally without any chemicals and fertilizers hence very nourishing and healing to our body. Bcos of its rich iron content, it benefits anemia patients. It is an natural anti ageing ingredient. Karvand is used extensively in Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani medicines bcos of its capacity to sweep out free radicals that cause ageing and cancer. It improves skin complexion, dry cough, hemoglobin levels, improves bone and heart function, brings up good cholesterol, appetite, prevents heat stroke, prevents gas, weight gain, acidity, urinary infection and constipation, etc. Sherbet, pickle, jam, murraba from raw Karvand r some of its widely sold commercial products. Can grow by seeds and cuttings.