Introduction
Chironji trees are huge. Chironji trees are found in large quantities in Maharashtra, Nagpur and Malabar. Its leaves are long and thick like the leaves of Mahua. Its leaves are also made into plates. Its shade is very cool. Nothing is made from its wood. It bears small fruits. Seeds similar to pigeon pea come out from inside the fruits. This is called Chironji. Chironji is a dry fruit. It is added to various types of dishes and sweets. It tastes sweet. Its oil is also extracted. It is as cool and beneficial as almond oil.
Properties
Chironji is constipation-reducing, smooth, increases strength, causes phlegm, strengthens and destroys Vata. It makes the body fat and strong. Chironji removes phlegm from the body through diarrhoea. It clears the complexion of the face. Using chironji with harira almond and sugar increases Dhatu in a very high amount. Applying its oil to the hair stops hair fall.
Harmful effects
Chironji is heavy and takes time to digest.
Treatment for various diseases
1. Bloody diarrhea:
By grinding the bark of the chironji tree in milk and drinking it after mixing it with honey, dysentery stops.
2. Dysentery:
By grinding the bark of the chironji tree in milk and drinking it after mixing it with honey, dysentery gets cured.
3. Cough:
In cough, making a decoction of chironji and drinking it in the morning and evening is beneficial. Chironji is also nutritious. It is used in place of almonds from the nutritional point of view.
4. Diseases of the uterus in the sixth month:
By mixing the Sattu of Chironji, Raisins and Rice bran in cold water and giving it to a pregnant woman, it cures diseases like womb pain, abortion etc.
5. Hives:
Eating 50 grams of Chironji kernels gives quick relief from cold bile. Grinding Chironji in milk and applying it on the body cures cold bile. Grinding Chironji and Ochre in mustard oil and applying it on the body calms down hives.
6. Physical beauty:
Grind fresh rose petals, 5 Chironji seeds and milk cream and apply it on the lips and wash it after drying. This makes the lips red and the chapped lips soft.
7. Face pimples:
Grinding Chironji in rose water and massaging on the pimples on the face cures the pimples on the face.
8. To improve complexion:
Soak half a spoon of chironji in 2 spoons of milk and apply it on the face and wash the face after 15 minutes. Doing this for 45 days continuously improves the complexion and increases the glow of the face. Applying this also makes dry and rough skin soft.
9. Cosmetics:
In any kind of skin disease, applying a paste of chironji gives relief. Applying chironji oil on hair daily makes the hair black.
10. Boils of the umbilical cord:
Grinding chironji with milk and applying it gives relief in boils of the umbilical cord.
