Shami, Tree of Dhanishta Nakshatra, Capricorn or Makar Rashi (Lucky) Plant – with Pot

Description

Prosopis cineraria(Shami Plant) is commonly known as Khejri,It is a Leguminous multipurpose tree.The tree prosopis have climatic adaptation so it can easily survive in a broad range of climatic variation.It is very useful tree and famous specially in desert area due to its spreadability and importance. It is also known as “Golden tree” or “Wonder tree” of the desert.

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Medicinal Uses of  Prosopis cineraria(Shami) Plant:

Prosopis cineraria stem bark is useful in the treatment of:

• Rheumatism
• Cough
• Common cold
• Anthelmintic disorder
• Dysentery
• Bronchitis
• Asthma
• Leucoderma
• piles and Tremors of the muscles.

Flowers of the prosopis are used for:

• Skin disease
• As a blood purifier and producing a cooling effect.
• Prosopis provides safeguard in pregnancy by preventing miscarriage in pregnancy

Dry pods of the prosopis is known as sangri and it is the main part of some rajasthani dishes and also have a broader range of pharmaceutical application like in:

• Pain
• High cholesterol level
• Diabetes
• Anaemia
• Kidney & Liver disorders

The leaf of the tree is known as loom and they have high nutrient content like Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, Minerals and Vitamins. The Leaf of the Prosopis is used in:

• mouth ulcer and
• eye trouble

The leaf of prosopis have Antibacterial, Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic,and Antioxidant activity.

Shami Plant’s Care Instructions:

Sunlight: The shami plant requires plenty of indirect sunlight, especially during germination. So place the plant in a shady spot with lots of sunlight or under a bigger or bushy plant, where it gets filtered sunlight.

Water: The plants do not require a lot of water once mature. It can even survive drought conditions. So rewater once the topsoil dries. However, you need to keep the plant moist at the time of germination. It is vital to make sure that the water reaches every section of the soil.

Pruning: Even though the Shami plant does not require grooming, pruning these plants is a good idea, as it can enhance plant growth. So prune your plants and remove all the dry leaves and flowers as soon as you see any.

Temperature: . The minimum temperature that the Shami plant requires while germination is 9-20°C. Although the plants get hardy as they mature. These plants can not tolerate the sun in hot summers, such as in Indian states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujrat. It is advisable to move plants under shade in such places.