Palmyra and coconut trees flourish in 108 countries in the world, but except India no country has banned it on the plea that it is an intoxicating drink. read more
In India, palm wine is usually available at toddy shops (known as Kallu Kadai in [Tamil], Kalitha Gadang in Tulu, Kallu Dukanam in Telugu, Kallu Angadi in Kannada or "Liquor Shop" in English). In Tamil Nadu, this beverage is currently banned, though the legality fluctuates with politics. read more
Palm wine sap is mainly obtained from either Elaeis guineense, wild date palms, palmyra, coconut palms, Raffia palms, kithul palms, jaggery palm or silver date palm, toddy palm or nipa palms. Palm wine is usually combined with other medicinal herbs and used for treating certain diseases. read more