Dehradun: Timur, which is grown in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand, is used in chutney because it not only tastes good but also has Ayurvedic benefits. Timur seeds also work as a mouth freshener for cold, constipation, diarrhoea, skin diseases and the leaves of the Timur plant work as an antiseptic. Therefore, it can be used even when someone gets injured.
Timur is found in the mountains
While giving information to Local 18, Ayurvedic doctor Siraj Siddiqui, resident of Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, said that Timur is found in the mountains which is used as a spice, but not many people know that it is very beneficial. Its scientific name is Zanthoxylum armatum. Apart from Uttarakhand, this is also brought up as an issue in Nepal. It has been used in the mountains since ancient times for teeth. Teeth were cleaned by making toothbrushes from its twigs. Due to this, teeth do not get affected by worms. It is still popular among the villagers as a natural toothbrush.
Ayurvedic doctor Siraj Siddiqui also informed that fruits, twigs and leaves, seeds, bark of Timur are all useful in medicinal form. Due to the potassium present in it, it also works to reduce high blood pressure in the body. Many people also call it Pahari Neem. Its leaves have antiseptic properties. Along with this, Timur seeds also work as a mouth freshener along with cold, constipation, diarrhea, skin diseases. At the same time, it is also very helpful in improving digestion. Anti-tumor properties are also found in its leaves.
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Positivity remains in the house
Some people believe that apart from medicinal properties, Timur also has many religious beliefs associated with it. It is said that in Sanatan Dharma, when Yajnopaveet i.e. sacred thread ceremony is performed, the stick of this tree is given in the hand of the Brahmin because it is considered to be full of the best qualities. It is also believed that by tying its wood to the door frame of the house or keeping it in the temple, negative powers can be avoided and positivity remains in the house.
Benefits of Timur:
1. Relief from cold and cough: Timur seeds help in treating cold and cough and are effective in reducing cough.
2. Beneficial for digestion: Consumption of Timur improves digestion and helps in eliminating problems like constipation and diarrhea.
3. In the treatment of skin diseases: Timur seeds and leaves help in skin problems like rashes, eczema and other skin diseases.
4. Mouth Freshener: Timur seeds work as a mouth freshener, useful to remove bad breath.
5. Antiseptic Properties: Timur leaves, when applied on injuries and wounds, work as an antiseptic, due to which the wounds heal quickly.
6. High Blood Pressure Control: Potassium present in Timur helps in reducing blood pressure.
7. Natural Toothbrush: Teeth were cleaned with Timur twigs, which prevented insects from getting into the teeth.
8. Anti-Tumor Properties: Timur leaves have anti-tumor properties, which are helpful in preventing diseases like cancer.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : November 7, 2024, 10:55 PM IST
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