Karuvelam Ilai / Mesquite Leaves Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Prosopis

Species: P. juliflora

Binomial name: Prosopis juliflora

Mesquite is scientifically known as Prosopis Juliflora, it is a desert tree or shrub that belongs to the Fabaceae family. The native of this plant is Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. Now it is widely grown in Africa, Asia, Australia, and other parts of the world. The desert plant is grown up to 39 ft in height and the trunk of this tree is about 1.2 meters in diameter.

This tree has light green autumn leaves, which are 12-20 leaflets. The root of this tree is very long and grown deeply for distance absorption. This tree has pairs of thorns to reduce evaporation, so it can easily grow in low rainfall places too. The bark, leaves, root, and seeds of this plant have some medicinal properties, so it is also used as a medicine to treat some health problems.

Health Benefits

• The extract of the mesquite leaves has a high amount of methanol, so it has a good amount of antifungal and antiviral properties. 
• Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of these leaves, it provides better relief from inflammation and reduces pain.
• The mesquite leaves are a source of polyphenols, which is responsible for antioxidant properties, it helps to protect the body from oxidation damage.
• Consuming the mesquite leaf powder helps to remove the harmful worms from the stomach.
• Applying the mesquite powder helps to treat eye infections like eye irritation, redness, and burning sensation.