There are not only beautiful views to see in the mountains of Uttarakhand, but there are also many such trees, plants and herbs, which have been used as medicine in Ayurveda for centuries. Yes, the name of one such beneficial thorny tree is Timru. The botanical name of Timru is Xanthoxylum alatum. People of Uttarakhand use it to make masala, chutney, juice or shake. Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folic Acid, Vitamin K and other nutrients are found in abundance in Timru fruit. Which increases the energy of the body and gives many amazing benefits to health. Let us know some such health benefits of Timru.
By which name do people know Timru in which place-
Timur belongs to the Rutaceae family, whose scientific name is Zanthoxylum Armatum. People know Timru by different names. Timru is known by the name Timru in Garhwal of Uttarakhand, Timur in Kumaon, Tumvaru in Sanskrit, Kinome in Japan, Timur in Nepal, Kabab-e-Khanda in Greek, Tejbal in Hindi and Dhaniya in Nepal. Every part of Timru, from stem, wood, bark, flower, leaf to seeds, is full of medicinal properties.
Benefits of Timru for health-
Care of teeth and gums-
Rubbing the soft branches of Timru on teeth makes them shine. Apart from this, it keeps teeth strong and also protects them from tooth decay. Let us tell you, it is a panacea for gum disease, even today in many villages of Uttarakhand, people brush their teeth with its branches.
Get rid of pyorrhea-
The bark of this hill neem is used to get rid of the problem of pyorrhea. For this, the wood of Timru is chewed like a toothpick.
Keep blood pressure under control-
Consuming potassium present in Timur seeds helps in controlling blood pressure. Apart from this, the thorny branches of Timur are also used for acupuncture, due to which the increased blood pressure gets controlled immediately.
Get rid of bad breath-
Timur seeds can be used as a mouth freshener. Chewing these seeds will give you a peppermint-like taste. This remedy helps in removing the foul smell from the mouth. To do this remedy, chew Timur seeds every night after having dinner.
Relief from constipation-
Timru seeds are used to relieve stomach problems. With the help of Timru, many major problems related to stomach and digestion can be cured. If a person has any stomach related problem like constipation, diarrhea, then Timur seeds can benefit you.