KHEJRI (PROSOPIS CINERARIA): A MULTIPURPOSE TREE OF THE THAR DESERT

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The Prosopis cineraria (L) locally name as Khejri in Rajasthan is an important tree that contributes to rural economy of the North Western arid region of India as mentioned in ancient literature. It is a leguminous and prominent tree component of the agroforestry system practised in the arid and semi-arid regions of India. This is a versatile species providing Fiber, Fuel, Fodder and Food. The tree leaves are considered as good fodder and therefore used for feeding camels and goats. The fresh green pods are used as a vegetable and a dish known as Panchkuta is also prepared from khejri pods, which are locally called as “Sangri” in Rajasthan. The flowers provide nectar and pollen for honey bees thus helps in producing honey. The wood is useful for house construction, making cart and agricultural implements and is ideal for domestic heating. Prosopis cineraria improve soil and stabilize sand dunes. The bark infusion of the tree is taken orally as abortifacient and purgative. Khejri is well known for the treating asthma and worm. Therefore, this review is focused to delineate its botany, silviculture, ecology, socio-economic importance, nutritional importance, uses, medicinal importance and photochemicals, precisely.

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