Chapari

A woody tomentose, densely woody herb commonly found on sand dunes of western Rajasthan. Leaves are densely hairy on both surface. Flowers white solitary and born in the axil. Fruit is soft1y spiny, flat and compressed. Flowering and fruiting in October to December.

Part used: Whole plant

Usage: One tea spoon dried powder of the whole plant is given with fresh goat’s milk early in the morning to the  patient who is suffering from heat stroke during summer season. It is also a good tonic.

Agrotechniques : Not available, can be grown from seeds.