Description
Blepharis ciliaris – Desert Medicinal Herb & Fodder Plant
Botanical Name: Blepharis ciliaris
Common Names: Eyelash Plant, Blepharis, Desert Blepharis, Shuqaif (Arabic)
Family: Acanthaceae
Description:
Blepharis ciliaris is a hardy, drought-tolerant herb or small shrub found in arid and semi-arid regions across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Known for its spiny leaves and blue-violet flowers, this plant is widely used as traditional medicine, animal fodder, and in rangeland rehabilitation.
✅ Product Highlights:
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100% natural and sustainably harvested
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Drought-resistant and grows in poor soils
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Traditionally used in folk medicine
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Useful for livestock grazing and land restoration
🌿 Uses & Benefits:
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Medicinal Use: Known for treating eye inflammation, wounds, and urinary infections in traditional medicine
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Fodder Plant: Tender parts are grazed by sheep, goats, and camels
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Ecological Use: Helps stabilize soil in desert ecosystems
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Forage Value: Provides nutrition in dry seasons
📦 Available Forms:
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Dried Whole Plant | Powder | Seeds (on request)
📍 Origin:UAE, or Saudi Arabia]
📦 Packaging: 250g | 500g | 1kg | Bulk supply available
A valuable desert resource for both traditional healers and pastoral communities.