I was recently shown a very unusual food item . I was told that it was
called The Hand of Buddah. I appeared to have multiple rootlets and had a
faint lemon aroma . What is this and how is it used? Thanks ADD

"Allen Damschroder" > wrote:
> I was recently shown a very unusual food item . I was told that it was
> called The Hand of Buddah. I appeared to have multiple rootlets and had
> a faint lemon aroma . What is this and how is it used? Thanks ADD

Yes. The 'Buddha's Hand Citron', Citrus medica, also known as the Fingered
Citron. This unusual and fragrant citrus fruit is split into a number of
finger-like sections, somewhat resembling a human hand. It has been prized
for centuries in China and Japan, where it is used for perfuming rooms and
clothing, and in religious ceremonies.

The fruit has a yellow rind when mature, and contains no flesh, juice or
seeds. Although Buddha's Hand is popular for its ornamental value, the rind
of the fruit is also eaten in some Asian countries..

My wife uses it occasionally, but I don't remember where or how. SBD

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Tippi wrote:
> Allen might be refering to the "Budda's hand melon", as seen on this
> page http://news.xinhuanet.com/food/2004-...nt_2092504.htm

This is also known as the chayote or mirliton. It's not lemon-scented,
so the item that Allen saw is more likely to be a Buddha's hand citron.
The "multiple rootlets" were probably not rootlets at all, but rather
the "fingers" of the hand - irregular protuberances from the fruit.

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