Mitha Jal in traditional medicine

March 7 2024

Bara Pilu(Mitha Jal)

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Common in moderately saline alluvial habitats of the desert area. Shrub or small evergreen tree with short twisted trunk and drooping branches. Flowers greenish white. Fruit a globose smooth berry. It becomes yellow to red on ripening and consists of single seeds. Flowering and fruiting in March to June.

Part used: Whole plant

Usage: Sweet edible fruit eaten raw which has cooling effect. Leaves are used to cure cough. The young branches and roots are used as tooth brush. Seed paste and oil is applied to cure rheumatism.

Agrotechniques: Propagated through seeds directly or raised in nursery and transp1anted in rainy season at 5×5 m. Irrigation 3-4 times followed by weeding in first year ensures survival. Fruit harvested and sold as ‘Pilu’.