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Sano kimbu, सानो किम्बु , तुथम, तुथो, Morus australis

यो सानो किम्बु २४०० मिटर उचाइसम्ममा पैदा हुन्छ । यसको फल शीतल, मूत्रल, मृदु-विरेचक, रक्तवर्द्धक, पाचक शक्ति वृद्धिदायक मानिन्छ । यसको बोक्राले पेटका सबै कीरा नष्ट गर्छ । मात्रा : फल २०- ३० ग्राम ५-७ पटक, बोक्रा धूलो बिहानै एक पटक आधा - एक चम्चा । यो रेशम खेतीका लागि राम्रो घाँस पशुलाई समेत उत्तम मानिन्छ

। मानिसका लागि फलरस अमृत नै हो ।

परिचय

सानो किम्बु (Morus australis) नेपालमा पाइने एक प्रमुख जडीबुटी तथा फलदार बोट हो। यसलाई तुथम, तुथो, किम्बु वा छोटो किम्बु पनि भनिन्छ। यो मोरस (Morus) परिवारमा पर्छ र यसको फल, पात, र बोक्रा आयुर्वेदिक चिकित्सामा प्रयोग गरिन्छ। यसको फल मीठो र रसदार हुन्छ, जुन स्वास्थ्यका लागि धेरै फाइदाजनक मानिन्छ। नेपाली संस्कृतिमा यसको फललाई "अमृत" को रूपमा समेत लिइन्छ। यो बोट नेपालका विभिन्न भौगोलिक क्षेत्रमा पाइन्छ भने यसको औषधीय गुणका कारण यसलाई धेरै मानिसहरूले उपयोग गर्छन्।

नेपाल र अन्य देशहरूमा उपलब्धता

सानो किम्बु नेपालको हिमाली, पहाडी र तराई क्षेत्रमा २४०० मिटर सम्मको उचाइमा पाइन्छ। विशेष गरी मध्य पहाडी क्षेत्रमा यो धेरै पाइन्छ। यसको खेती नेपालका विभिन्न जिल्लाहरूमा गरिन्छ भने यो प्राकृतिक रूपमा जंगल, खोल्सा र बाटो किनारमा पनि उम्रन्छ।

नेपाल बाहेक, यो बोट चीन, भारत, जापान, कोरिया, थाइल्याण्ड, लगायत एशियाली मुलुकहरूमा पाइन्छ। यसको वैज्ञानिक नाम Morus australis हो र यो विश्वभर विभिन्न जलवायु अनुकूल भएका क्षेत्रहरूमा फैलिएको छ।

भौतिक गुणहरू

यो सानो किम्बुको बोट ५–१० मिटर सम्म अग्लो हुन सक्छ।
यसको पात हरियो, फूल फुलेको मौसममा साना हरिया-पहेँला रंगका हुन्छन्।
यसको फल सेता, राता वा काला रंगका हुन सक्छन्, जुन मीठो र रसदार हुन्छ।
यसको बोक्रा खैरो रंगको हुन्छ र यसमा औषधीय गुण पाइन्छ।

औषधीय गुणहरू

सानो किम्बुको फल, पात, र बोक्रामा निम्न औषधीय गुणहरू पाइन्छन्:

शीतल (ठंडी तासिर): यसको फलले शरीरलाई चिसो पार्छ र तातो लाग्दा फाइदा गर्छ।
मूत्रल (Diuretic): यसले मूत्र बढाउँछ, जसले गर्दा शरीरबाट विषाक्त पदार्थ निस्कन्छ।
मृदु विरेचक (Mild Laxative): यसले पखाला सफा गर्न मद्दत गर्छ।
रक्तवर्द्धक (Blood Purifier): यसले रक्तलाई शुद्ध गर्छ र एनीमिया जस्ता रोगहरूमा फाइदा गर्छ।
पाचक शक्ति वृद्धि (Digestive Enhancer): यसले पाचन प्रणालीलाई मजबूत बनाउँछ।
कीटाणुनाशक (Anthelmintic): यसको बोक्राले पेटका कीराहरू मार्छ।

फाइदाहरू

यसको फलले शरीरमा शक्ति बढाउँछ।
पेटका समस्याहरू (कब्जियत, एसिडिटी, पेटदुखाई) लाई नियन्त्रण गर्छ।
रक्त अल्पतामा फाइदा गर्छ।
मुटु र लिभर स्वास्थ्यका लागि उपयोगी छ।
यसको पात रेशमका कीराहरूका लागि उत्तम खाद्य हो।
पशुहरूले यसको पात र फल खान मन पराउँछन्।

उपयोग विधि

फल: ताजा फल २०–३० ग्राम खाने वा रस निकालेर पिउने।
बोक्रा: बोक्रालाई सुकाएर धूलो बनाइन्छ र बिहान खाली पेट आधा–एक चम्चा खाने।
पात: पातलाई पानीमा उमालेर काढा बनाएर पिउने।

सङ्कलन र संरक्षण

फल यसको पाकेको अवस्थामा (जुन–अगस्ट) तोड्नुपर्छ।
बोक्रा वर्षायाममा सुकाएर भण्डारण गर्नुपर्छ।
फललाई ताजा खान उत्तम हो, तर सुकाएर पनि राख्न सकिन्छ।

निष्कर्ष

सानो किम्बु (Morus australis) नेपालको एक महत्त्वपूर्ण जडीबुटी हो जसले स्वास्थ्यका लागि धेरै फाइदा दिन्छ। यसको फल, पात, र बोक्रा सबै औषधीय गुणले भरपूर छन्। यसले न केवल मानिसहरूको स्वास्थ्यलाई राम्रो बनाउँछ, तर यो रेशम उत्पादन र पशुपालनका लागि पनि उपयोगी छ। यसको उचित प्रयोगले धेरै रोगहरूबाट बच्न सकिन्छ। त्यसैले यसलाई संरक्षण गर्नुपर्छ र यसको प्रयोगबाट स्वास्थ्य लाभ लिनुपर्छ।

Introduction

Sano Kimbu, also known in Nepali as सानो किम्बु, तुथम, or तुथो, is a small but powerful plant species scientifically known as Morus australis. This is a lesser-known relative of the more widely known mulberry tree, but its benefits are just as valuable—if not more—especially in the traditional herbal medicine world.

Found primarily in hilly and mountainous areas, Sano Kimbu is a treasure trove of nutrients and medicinal compounds. In rural Nepal, it has long been used as a source of herbal remedies, nutritious fruits, and even livestock feed. It's also important for sericulture (silk farming), making it not only useful for health but also economically valuable.

Availability in Nepal and Other Countries

Sano Kimbu grows naturally in the mid-hills of Nepal, particularly at elevations of up to 2400 meters above sea level. It thrives in the subtropical to temperate climate zones, which makes the hilly regions of Nepal an ideal habitat.

Apart from Nepal, Morus australis is also found in other Asian countries, including:

China – where it's traditionally used in Chinese medicine.
India – in Himalayan and northeastern regions.
Taiwan – for both medicinal and agricultural purposes.
Korea and Japan – as a native or naturalized species in some areas.

Because of its wide range of uses—from food and medicine to silk production—efforts are being made in several countries to cultivate and preserve this plant.

Physical Properties

Sano Kimbu is a deciduous shrub or small tree, usually reaching 3 to 6 meters in height. Here are some key physical features:

Leaves: The leaves are broad, green, and slightly toothed at the edges. They are soft to touch and serve as excellent feed for silkworms and livestock.
Fruits: The fruit looks similar to a small mulberry—elongated, juicy, and dark purple to black when ripe. It is sweet and slightly tangy in taste.
Bark: The outer bark is rough and brownish. The inner bark, when dried and powdered, has strong medicinal value.

The plant adapts well to slopes and forest edges and plays a role in preventing soil erosion due to its widespread roots.

Medicinal Properties

The medicinal value of Sano Kimbu is deeply rooted in traditional Nepali herbal knowledge and backed by various phytochemical studies. Here's what makes it so special:

Cooling Effect (Sheetal): The fruit has a natural cooling effect on the body, which helps regulate internal heat, especially during hot seasons or fevers.
Diuretic (Mutral): Helps increase urine production, making it useful for flushing out toxins from the kidneys and bladder.
Mild Laxative (Mridu Virechak): Helps in easy bowel movement without causing discomfort or dependency.
Blood Builder (Raktavardhak): The dark purple fruit is rich in iron and antioxidants, helping improve red blood cell count and combat anemia.
Digestive (Pachak): The fruit boosts digestion and improves appetite.

Bark Powder is especially powerful in killing intestinal parasites or worms. In traditional medicine, it's considered a natural dewormer for both kids and adults.

Advantages

There are several reasons why Sano Kimbu is gaining popularity again among herbalists and health-conscious people:

100% natural and chemical-free remedy
Rich in vitamins, iron, and fiber
Useful for both humans and animals
Helps in preventing and treating anemia
Boosts digestion and relieves constipation
Supports urinary health
Enhances overall gut health
Promotes sustainable farming through its use in silk production
A multi-purpose plant with fruit, leaves, and bark all being useful

Uses

Let’s break down the uses of different parts of the Sano Kimbu plant:

1. Fruits

Eaten raw as a nutritious snack
Can be made into juice or fruit syrup with cooling effects
Helpful for children, elderly, and anemic patients

2. Bark

Dried and powdered to use as a natural dewormer
Can be mixed with warm water or honey and consumed early morning

3. Leaves

Used as fodder for livestock
Excellent feed for silkworms
In some areas, leaf extracts are used in herbal baths for skin care

Using Method

For General Health and Digestion:

Fruit Juice: Take 20–30 grams of fresh fruit, crush it and strain the juice. Drink this 1–2 times a day for a refreshing and digestive tonic.
Raw Fruits: Eat fresh and ripe fruits directly—safe for most people.

For Intestinal Worms (Especially in Children):

Bark Powder: Take ½ to 1 teaspoon of powdered inner bark with warm water in the morning on an empty stomach. This can be done for 5–7 days for best results.

Always consult a local herbalist or Ayurvedic doctor before using it medicinally, especially in high doses.

Harvesting

When to Harvest:

Fruits: Best harvested in late spring to early summer when they turn dark purple or black.
Leaves: Can be picked throughout the growing season, especially during the silkworm cycle.
Bark: Collected from mature plants during the dry season to avoid damaging the plant.

How to Harvest:

Use clean, sharp tools to pluck fruits and cut branches for bark.
Make sure not to over-harvest so that the plant remains healthy.

Preservation

To enjoy the benefits year-round, you can preserve different parts of the plant:

Dry the Fruits in the sun and store in airtight containers.
Bark Powder should be kept in a dry, cool place away from sunlight.
Leaves can be air-dried and used as fodder or powdered for herbal teas.

By preserving Sano Kimbu properly, its medicinal qualities remain intact for several months.

Conclusion

Sano Kimbu (Morus australis) is one of those underappreciated plants with a huge range of health benefits. Found naturally in Nepal’s hills, this small plant plays a big role in traditional healing, nutrition, and sustainable farming. From strengthening the blood and boosting digestion to serving as a natural dewormer, its fruit, bark, and leaves are full of therapeutic potential.

Not only is it good for humans, but it's also excellent for livestock feed and crucial in silk farming. It’s a gift of nature that’s been quietly supporting life in rural Nepal for generations.

As more people are turning toward organic and natural remedies, herbs like Sano Kimbu deserve to be rediscovered, studied further, and protected for the future. Whether you're a health enthusiast, herbalist, or someone interested in sustainable farming, this tiny fruit-bearing tree is worth learning about and sharing.

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