About Shami

Scientific Name: Prosopis cineraria

Other Names: Ghaf, Singhri

Ecological & Commercial Importance

• • Shami is often planted in arid and desert regions to help prevent soil erosion.
• • Its deep root system helps stabilize the soil, making it useful for afforestation and land reclamation projects
• • In the Thar desert the Singhri or Sangri pods growing on Prosopis cineraria are used in various types of Bhaaji and Kadhi.

Medicinal Properties

• • The stem bark is used to treat rheumatism, common cold and piles.
• • The flowers are used on skin diseases as a blood purifier and coolant.