Description
Aerva javanica – Desert Cotton (Natural Forage & Herbal Plant)
Botanical Name: Aerva javanica
Common Names: Desert Cotton, Kapok Bush, Tukhme Revan (in Unani), Javanica Plant
Family: Amaranthaceae
Description:
Aerva javanica is a hardy, fast-growing shrub native to arid and semi-arid regions of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. It is widely used for its medicinal properties, livestock fodder, and soil restoration capabilities. Its fluffy white flowers give it the common name Desert Cotton.
✅ Product Highlights:
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100% naturally harvested from the wild
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Excellent forage plant for camels, goats, and sheep
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Known in traditional medicine for its cooling and diuretic properties
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Helps prevent soil erosion and improve land fertility
🌿 Uses & Benefits:
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Traditional Medicine: Used in Unani and folk medicine to treat urinary problems, wounds, and inflammation
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Animal Fodder: Highly palatable and nutritious, especially for desert livestock
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Reforestation & Soil Health: Ideal for arid land rehabilitation projects
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Seeds (Tukhme Revan): Used in herbal mixtures and remedies
📦 Available Forms:
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Dried Whole Plant | Seeds (Tukhme Revan) | Powder | Bulk Fodder