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Shami tree ( Prosopis cineraria ) is deep taproot system that provides improved physical soil conditions , higher availability of nutrients for the better growth of the crops associated with it.
Because of its extensive root system, it stabilizes shifting sand dunes and is also useful as a windbreak and in afforestation of dry areas. It fixes atmospheric nitrogen through microbial activities and adds organic matter through leaf litterdecomposition, rejuvenating poor soils.
The tree's flower is pounded, mixed with sugar and used during pregnancy as safeguard against miscarriage. Water-soluble extract of the residue from methanol extract of the stem bark exhibits anti-inflammatory properties. The bark of the tree is a cooling anthelmintic; tonic, cures leprosy,dysentery, bronchitis, Asthma, leukoderma, hemorrhoids and muscle tremors. The smoke of the leaves is good for eye troubles. The fruit destroys the nails and the hair. The pod is considered astringent. The bark is used as a remedy for rheumatism, cough, the common cold, asthma, and scorpion stings. The plant is recommended for the treatment of snakebite.
It is one of the sacred tree in India for Hindus. In the epic Mahabharata, the Pandavas hid their weapons under this tree and retrived it on Vijayadashami
It is used in Homas (sacred fire) and the Bhasma ( the sacred residue after incineration) is used as Vibhuti ( sacred ash) .
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