सिलम सिलम

🌱 About the plant

Sesame-like seeds used across the eastern Himalaya in chutney and oil.

Growing it

Self-sows freely in hill gardens.

What it is for

Silam chutney and oil; hill-farm oilseed.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

पानी

Weekly

मौसम

May–Jun

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

60–120 cm

First harvest

Seed at 120 days

Self-sows freely in hill gardens.

🌾 Traditional uses

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

Traditional knowledge

Silam chutney and oil; hill-farm oilseed.

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