This tree of Rajasthan is very special, drinking the decoction of the bark cures cough.

Jaipur. The Khejri tree with green leaves throughout the year is called the Kalpavriksha of the desert. This tree is considered a boon for farmers. The leaves of this tree are considered most nutritious as animal fodder. Khejri tree with thick trunk is easily found in the fields of farmers.

Apart from making the land fertile, Khejri also acts as an additional crop for the farmers. This tree acts as a relief in summers as it is always green and dense.

Khejdi has been declared as the state tree and a law has also been made to preserve Khejdi. The bark of Khejri is hard and it has small brown leaves. Its branches are thin and long which are used for fuel. Khejri is also known as Shami tree. The fruit of Khejri is known as Sangri which is known as a delicious vegetable.

Ayurvedic doctor Kishanlal tells that the bark, leaves and roots of Khejadi are full of medicinal properties. There are cracks in the bark of this tree which is white brown in colour. Khejri is considered a sacred tree from religious point of view. Khejadi wood has also been used in yagya and havan.

Ayurvedic benefits of Khejri tree
Ayurvedic doctor Kishanlal told that the bark, leaves and roots of Khejri are full of medicinal properties. In Ayurveda it is used to make medicines. Drinking the decoction of Khejri bark provides instant relief from cough and inflammation of the lungs. The paste of its bark helps in removing the poison from the sting of scorpion and this paste provides instant relief.

Grinding the bark of Khejri tree provides instant relief in the treatment of skin diseases. Apart from this, Khejri is considered a very beneficial medicine in removing phlegm and bile.

Helpful in strengthening blood vessels
Regular consumption of Khejri constricts the blood vessels of the body, which helps in blood purification. The nutrients present in it are helpful in removing weakness from the body. Khejri bark and decoction are used medicinally in Ayurveda. The elements present in Khejri tree are helpful in killing stomach worms. Khejri is an effective treatment for problems like diarrhoea, piles and stomach worms.

Religious importance of Khejri tree
In Hindu mythology, Khejri tree is considered a sacred tree. The place of folk deity Gogaji is made under the Khejri tree. Lord Shiva resides in it. Khejri tree is also described in the Vedas. This tree is considered a sacred tree. It is auspicious to worship Khejri on the day of Janmashtami and Goga Navami. Khejri is considered auspicious like Tulsi in marriages and festivals. Khejri wood is used in yagya.

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