Bayar

                       Introduction to Medicinal Herbs

   Medicinal herbs are plants that are used for medicinal purposes. Other types of herbs include culinary herbs, used to flavor food, and aromatic herbs, used to add fragrance. Medicinal herbs cover a wide range of types of plants. They can be annuals or perennials; woodly or herbaceous; sun loving or shade requiring.

                                           Jujube

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  Introduction

Jujube is a small deciduous tree or shrub reaching a height of 5-12 metres(16-39 ft), usually with thorny branches, the leaves are shiny-green, ovate-acute, 2-7 centimetres(0.79-2.76 in) wide and 1-3 centimetres (0.39-1.18 in) broad, with three conspicuous veins at the base, and a finely toothed margin.

               

                     Local Name: Bayar

                     Common Name: Jujube

                     Scientific Name: Ziziphus Mauritiana

                     Indian Name: Ber

    

      Which part of Nepal (available)

Jujube is mostly found i Terai and Hilly region.

  

       Medicinal Use

The fruit and its seeds are used in Chinese and Korean traditional medicine, where they are believed to alleviate stress, and traditionally for anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory purposes and sedation, antispastic etc properties.

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      Uses

Jujube and its seeds are commonly used in Chinese medicine to treat common sleep troubles like insomnia. Jujube fruit and jujube seeds contain compounds known as flavonoids, saponins and polysaccharides. Studies have shown that its jujube's high saponin content that gives it the ability to act as a natural sedative andhave a soothing effect on the entire nervous system.

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       Methods of preparation

The seed of jujube is taken as a medicine. Firstly, we take out the seed of jujube. Then we will wash it properly. Then we will dry it for few days. Then we grind it and have it as a medicine.

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        Processing, Packing and Marketing

Some clinical medicines of jujube are made in the factory through long process. It is prepared using big machines. After they becomes ready they will be packed in plastics or bottles. Then the items will come in the market when the owner of the related item will deal with district dealer, wholesaler and retailer.

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         Conclusion

                          

   i.  Complete your opinion

I think jujube is really a helpful and healthy fruit. It helps to keep away the diseases related to stomach.

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     Name: Purnika Koirala
     Class: 8 'A'
     Roll no: 27
     Subject: OBTE