Peelu (Sweet berries of Toothbrush Tree/ Mustard Tree)

Type: Fruit

Scientific Name: Salvadora Persica

Local Name: Khhabr ro Peelu

Name in English: Red berries of Truthbrush Tree / Mustard Tree

Name in Urdu: Peelu (مسواک کا پیلو)

Name in Punjabi: Jaal (ਜਾਲ)

Name in Hindi: Peelu (मिसवाकी का पीलू)

Name in Arabic: Arak (ثمرة الاراك)

Name in Marwari (Rajasthani):  Mithi Jaal (मीठी जाल)

Name in Sindhi: Peelu (مسواڪ جو پيلو)

Usage and Benefits: Toothbrush Tree is a shrub type tree which is found in hot and dry regions of Africa, Middle East including India and Pakistan. This tree gives grapes size berries (in brown or yellow colors) having edible, pungent and sweet taste, which can be eaten in fresh or in dried forms. Fruits of Toothbrush Tree (i.e. Peelu) possess medicinal properties and are used treat fever, cold, stomach problems and relieve pains. The sweet berries (Peelu) of this tree are rich in Proteins, Carbohydrates, Crude Fiber, Fats and other nutrients elements.

Miswak (Toothbrush) Tree of Thar Desert

Branches with leaves and fruits (Peelu)

Large bowl of Peelu fruits