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Aesandra butyracea

Assam Lemon (कागजी नेमु), Citrus limon var.
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चिउरा
Botanical
Aesandra butyracea
Family
Sapotaceae

About the plant

The Himalayan butter tree, giving cooking fat and an enormous honey flow.

Growing it

The most valuable winter bee tree of the mid-hills.

What it is for

Chiuri ghee; honey production.

How to grow

Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Weekly for two years
Season
Jun–Jul
Grows in
Garden / ground
Mature size
12–20 m
First harvest
Fruit year eight

The most valuable winter bee tree of the mid-hills.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Chiuri ghee; honey production.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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