Mitho Kurilo, मीठो कुरिलो, Asparagus officinalis ~ NepalAyurveds.com

यो मलिलो चिस्यान माटोमा ३-५ फिटसम्म अग्लो सर्वत्र हुन्छ । यसमा काँडा कम हुन्छ, जरा सेतो, थोरै र छोटो रहन्छ । एकपटक खेती गरेपछि धेरै वर्षसम्म कलिलो मुना नयाँ टुसा निकाल्दै खान / बेच्न सकिन्छ । सप्रेको बिरुवाबाट बीज सङ्कलन गरी छर्न र बिक्री गर्न मिल्छ । सुक्खा याममा पानीको व्यवस्था गर्न सकेमा सधैँ नयाँ मुना आइरहन्छ । यो रक्तशोधक, दुग्धवर्द्धक, मूत्रल, शीतल, रस - रक्तवर्द्धक, पौष्टिक र जीवनीयतत्त्वरक्षक मानिन्छ । पकाएर यसको रस पिउँदा दुब्लो मानिस मोटाउँछ, रगत बढाउँछ, आन्द्राको घाउ सन्चो पार्छ, बल दिन्छ । छिप्पिएको कुरिलो पकाएर छोक्रा - बोक्रासहित खाँदा आन्द्रा सफा गर्छ, कब्जियत खोल्छ, पुरानो मल निकाल्छ । कमलपित्त र अधिकपित्तमा उपयोगी

हुन्छ ।

परिचय

मीठो कुरिलो (Asparagus officinalis) एक पौष्टिक तथा औषधीय गुण भएको बहुवर्षीय बिरुवा हो। यो एस्पारागेसी (Asparagaceae) परिवारमा पर्छ। यसको मुख्य प्रयोग सागसब्जी तथा आयुर्वेदिक औषधीको रूपमा गरिन्छ। नेपालमा यसलाई "मीठो कुरिलो" भनेर चिनिन्छ भने अंग्रेजीमा यसलाई "Asparagus" भनिन्छ। यसको स्वाद मीठो हुने र पौष्टिकताले भरपूर हुने भएकाले यसको माग बजारमा धेरै रहेको छ।

नेपाल र अन्य देशमा उपलब्धता

मीठो कुरिलो नेपालको तराई, पहाड र हिमाली क्षेत्रमा पाइन्छ। विशेष गरी मध्य पहाडी क्षेत्रमा यसको खेती गरिन्छ। यो बिरुवा चिसो र मलिलो माटोमा राम्रोसँग फस्टाउँछ। नेपाल बाहेक यो युरोप, अमेरिका, चीन, भारत, जापान लगायत विश्वका धेरै देशमा पाइन्छ। युरोपेली देशहरूमा यसको व्यापारिक खेती धेरै नै बढी मात्रामा गरिन्छ।

भौतिक गुणहरू

मीठो कुरिलोको बोट ३ देखि ५ फिटसम्म अग्लो हुन्छ।
यसमा काँडा धेरै हुँदैन।
यसको जरा सेतो, छोटो र अपेक्षाकृत थोरै हुन्छ।
यसको पातहरू साना र नरम हुन्छन्।
यसको नयाँ टुसा (कलिलो मुना) हरियो वा बैजनी रंगको हुन्छ, जुन खान योग्य हुन्छ।

औषधीय गुणहरू

मीठो कुरिलोमा निम्न औषधीय गुणहरू पाइन्छन्:

रक्तशोधक: यसले रगतलाई सफा गर्छ।
दुग्धवर्धक: सुत्केरी आमालाई दुध बढाउन मद्दत गर्छ।
मूत्रल: यसले मूत्र सम्बन्धी समस्याहरू कम गर्छ।
शीतल: शरीरलाई चिसो र सुक्खा प्रभाव दिन्छ।
रक्तवर्धक: यसले रगत बढाउन मद्दत गर्छ।
पौष्टिक: यसमा प्रोटीन, भिटामिन, खनिज लवण आदि धेरै मात्रामा हुन्छन्।
जीवनीय तत्त्वरक्षक: यसले शरीरका आवश्यक पोषक तत्त्वहरूको संरक्षण गर्छ।

फाइदाहरू

यसले शरीरलाई पुष्ट बनाउँछ।
दुब्लो व्यक्तिलाई मोटाउन मद्दत गर्छ।
आन्द्राको घाउ रोग निको पार्छ।
कब्जियत, पाचन समस्या र आन्द्रा सफा गर्न मद्दत गर्छ।
कमलपित्त र अधिक पित्त समस्यामा उपयोगी हुन्छ।

प्रयोग विधि

यसको नयाँ टुसालाई तरकारी बनाएर खान सकिन्छ।
यसको रस पिउँदा शरीरमा बल बढ्छ।
यसलाई उमालेर वा सुकाएर पनि प्रयोग गर्न सकिन्छ।
छिप्पिएको कुरिलो पकाएर छोक्रासहित खाँदा पाचन तन्त्र सफा हुन्छ।

खेती, उत्पादन र संरक्षण

मीठो कुरिलो एकपटक खेती गरेपछि धेरै वर्षसम्म उत्पादन दिन सक्छ।
यसको बीजबाट नयाँ बिरुवा उमार्न सकिन्छ।
सुख्खा मौसममा पानीको व्यवस्था गर्नुपर्छ।
यसको नयाँ टुसा काटेर बजारमा बेच्न सकिन्छ।
यसको बीज रु. ४,००० प्रति किलो र नयाँ टुसा रु. ५०० प्रति किलोको दरमा बिक्री हुन्छ।

निष्कर्ष

मीठो कुरिलो एक उत्कृष्ट पौष्टिक तथा औषधीय बिरुवा हो। यसले न केवल स्वास्थ्यलाई फाइदा पुर्याउँछ, तर यसको खेतीले किसानहरूलाई आर्थिक रूपमा पनि फाइदा दिन्छ। यसको प्रयोग विभिन्न रोगहरूको उपचारमा गरिन्छ भने यसको स्वादले पनि मानिसहरूलाई आकर्षित गर्छ। त्यसैले, यसको खेतीलाई बढावा दिने र यसको उपयोगिता बारे जनचेतना फैलाउनु आवश्यक छ।

Introduction

Mitho Kurilo, also known as Asparagus officinalis, is a highly valued vegetable and medicinal plant. In Nepali, "Mitho" means "tasty" and "Kurilo" refers to asparagus – together it translates as "tasty asparagus." This plant is famous not just for its delicious young shoots, but also for its powerful health benefits.

Known globally for its use in cuisines and traditional medicine, Mitho Kurilo has a long history of cultivation and usage across Europe, Asia, and now in Nepal too. Whether you want to grow it in your garden, eat it for its taste, or use it as a remedy for various health issues, this amazing herb has something for everyone.

Availability in Nepal and Other Countries

In Nepal, Mitho Kurilo is mainly grown in areas with moist and fertile soil, often in the hilly and mid-hill regions. It thrives in cool climates and can grow up to 3–5 feet tall. While wild Kurilo varieties are found in forests, Mitho Kurilo is a cultivated version that’s less thorny and more suitable for farming.

The shoots, or tender sprouts, are harvested and sold in local markets – especially in spring. In Nepali markets, fresh young Kurilo shoots can sell for up to NPR 500 per kilogram, and the seeds fetch as high as NPR 4,000 per kilogram, showing its high commercial value.

Globally, Asparagus officinalis is grown in countries like the United States, China, Germany, Spain, and Peru. It’s a major commercial crop in Europe and North America, especially used in gourmet cooking and health supplements.

Physical Properties

Mitho Kurilo is a perennial plant, meaning once it is planted, it can grow back year after year without needing to replant. Here's what it looks like:

Height: Grows up to 3–5 feet tall.
Leaves: Its leaves are actually small scale-like structures along the stem.
Shoots: The edible parts are the tender, young shoots that come up from the ground each spring.
Roots: It has short, thick, white roots that help store nutrients.
Thorns: Unlike wild varieties, Mitho Kurilo has very few thorns, making it easier to harvest and handle.

The plant begins to sprout in early spring, and with enough moisture, it produces new shoots regularly. These shoots grow rapidly and should be harvested when they’re around 6–8 inches long, before they become tough and fibrous.

Medicinal Properties

In Ayurvedic and traditional Nepali medicine, Mitho Kurilo is considered a very nutritious and medicinal herb. It contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and plant-based compounds that help in healing and maintaining good health. Here are its main properties:

Blood Purifier (Raktashodhak): Helps clean the blood and remove toxins.
Milk Booster (Dugdhavardhak): Supports lactation in breastfeeding mothers.
Diuretic (Mutral): Helps in flushing out excess water and toxins through urine.
Cooling Agent (Sheetal): Calms the body and reduces heat.
Nutrient-Rich (Paustik): Packed with essential nutrients like folate, vitamin K, and iron.
Energy Booster (Jeevaniyata Tattwa Rakshak): Improves vitality and overall energy.

Advantages of Mitho Kurilo

There are plenty of reasons to include Mitho Kurilo in your diet or herbal medicine routine:

Long-term Yield: Once planted, it can give harvests for up to 10–15 years.
High Market Value: Both its shoots and seeds have good demand.
Easy to Grow: Requires minimal care after the first year.
Good for Health: Boosts immunity, digestion, blood, and energy.
Gentle on the Stomach: Helps clean the intestines and supports gut health.

Uses of Mitho Kurilo

Mitho Kurilo is versatile – you can use it as a food, a health tonic, or even in herbal treatments. Here are some common uses:

1. As a Vegetable

The young shoots are boiled, stir-fried, or steamed.
Often used in soups, curries, and salads.
Rich in fiber, helping in digestion and detoxification.

2. As Medicine

Juice of boiled shoots is taken for weight gain, energy, and blood improvement.
Helps heal intestinal ulcers and soothe gastric pain.
Beneficial for those with constipation, as it helps soften and pass stool easily.
Helps reduce excess bile (pitta) and treats liver issues.

3. For Women's Health

Acts as a natural galactagogue – increases breast milk in new mothers.
Helps balance hormones and improves fertility when used regularly.

How to Use

Here are a few simple ways to use Mitho Kurilo effectively:

Boiled Shoots: Boil tender shoots and drink the water as a tonic.
Cooked Veggie: Fry or curry the shoots for regular meals.
Mature Shoots: If the shoot is tough, cook it with outer skin on – helps clean the intestines and prevent constipation.
Juice: Juice from fresh or boiled shoots can be taken 1–2 tablespoons daily for health benefits.

Harvesting and Preservation

Mitho Kurilo is best harvested during the spring season when the young shoots start coming out of the ground. Here's how it's done:

Harvest Time: Around February to April in Nepal, when shoots are 6–8 inches tall.
Harvest Method: Gently cut the shoots from ground level without damaging the plant.
Frequency: During peak season, it can be harvested every 2–3 days.

Preservation Tips:

Short-Term Storage: Fresh shoots can be stored in a refrigerator for up to a week.
Drying Seeds: Fully matured plants produce seeds, which are dried and stored in air-tight containers.
Seed Storage: Seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place and can be sold or used for the next planting season.

Conclusion

Mitho Kurilo (Asparagus officinalis) is more than just a delicious spring vegetable – it’s a powerful herbal remedy that has been valued for centuries. From helping cleanse the blood to improving digestion, balancing hormones, and increasing milk in new mothers, it’s one of the most beneficial herbs you can grow in your backyard or farm.

Its ability to grow year after year, along with its high market value, makes it a great choice for home gardeners, farmers, and herbal medicine lovers alike. Whether you eat it as food or use it as medicine, this herb is a perfect example of how nature provides health, taste, and economic benefit all in one package.

So next time you see Mitho Kurilo in the market or growing wild in the hills, you’ll know that it’s not just a vegetable – it’s a gift of wellness from the earth.

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