OKHAR (JUGLANS REGIA)
Nepali Name: ओखर Okhar
Scientific Name: Juglans regia
Hindi Name: अखरोट Akharot
Traditional Uses and Process of Use:
1. Leaves:
• Properties: Astringent and tonic.
• Traditional Uses: Used as a decoction with anthelmintic properties.
• Process of Use: Prepare a decoction of the leaves for anthelmintic purposes.
2. Bark:
• Properties: Anthelmintic and detergent.
• Traditional Uses: Bark is employed for its anthelmintic and detergent properties.
• Process of Use: Utilize the bark in relevant formulations for anthelmintic effects.
3. Root Bark:
• Properties: Decoction used for hair growth tonic.
• Traditional Uses: Decoction of the root bark is specifically used for promoting hair growth.
• Process of Use: Prepare a decoction from the root bark and apply it for its tonic effects on hair.
4. Green Rind of Unripe Fruit:
• Traditional Uses: Used for intoxicating fish and for tanning and dyeing.
• Process of Use: Extract and utilize the green rind of unripe fruit for fish intoxication, tanning, or dyeing purposes.
5. Fruit:
• Properties: Alterative in rheumatism.
• Traditional Uses: Employed as an alterative in rheumatism.
• Process of Use: Include the fruit in formulations aimed at addressing rheumatic conditions.
