The document summarizes the uses of the Capparis plant in arid zones. Capparis decidua, commonly known as Forsk or Kirer, grows in arid regions and provides several benefits. It is used as a food source for camels, goats, and humans. The fruit is eaten and also used to make pickles. The plant additionally serves as an important fodder for camels. Capparis wood produces charcoal and firewood, and its hard wood is used for pipes and troughs. Various parts of the plant have traditional medicinal uses such as treating diabetes, fractures, asthma, and other ailments. It also helps control erosion and provides shade in desert areas.

1. Uses of Capparis Plant
in Arid Zone

2. Malik Ghulam Asghar
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agronomy
Department of Agronomy

3. Introduction
Problems in Arid Zone
 Less Rainfall
 High Temperature
 Soil Erosion
 Wind Velocity

4. Capparis decidua
English Name : Forsk
Local Name: Kirer
Family: Capparaceae

5. Uses
Food
The fruit is eaten by camels, wherever
within their reach, by goats. The fruits
are also consumed by man.
Also used for Pickles.

6. Fodder
It is a major source of camel food
as it can be eaten when little else
is available.

7. Fuel:
It is used for charcoal and firewood
in its native range.
Timber:
The wood is very hard and used to
make water pipes and water
troughs.

8. Medicine:
 use for diabetes
 use for ear pain
 use for fracture of bones
 use for Asthma
 use for tooth ache
 hepatic stimulants
 used for arteriosclerosis
 as a diuretic
 as a kidney disinfectant
 appetite stimulant

9. SERVICES
Erosion control:
C. decidua has been found to be one of the best species for
shelter belts to check the movement of sand in the Thar
desert
Shade or shelter:
One of its preferred uses is as a shade and shelterbelt.

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