Myths, Religious Importance of Reetha, Soapberry in Uttarakhand

Plant Myths, Religious Importance, and Traditions in Uttarakhand (Himalaya) - 27

By: Bhishma Kukreti, M.Sc. (Botany) (Mythology, Culture Research Scholar)

Botanical name –Sapindus mukorossi

Local Name –Ritha, Reetha रीठा

Hindi Name –Ritha, Reetha रीठा

Sanskrit Name –Hrishtha, Rishtah

                                           ---Economic benefits –--

Medical uses- Used in producing medicines for cough, skin diseases, indigestion , inducing abortion, boils, scorpion bites, impotency medicines etc.

Household uses - Shampoo, washing and cleaning, for topping hair losses  

Furniture, Agriculture Instruments, wood etc.-fue

Used in children game as Gucchi  -

                   Myths, Religious Importance and Traditions

  Kanya Rashi and Hasta nakshatra are masters of Reetha or washnut. Therefore, astrologers use Reetha/Ritha/washnuts for satisfying Kanya rashi and hast nakshatra .

  In Sanatan Tantra rituals, priests uses Reetha, garlics, mustard  for Havna/homa  inShri Kartviryaarjun Mantra Prayog for desire attainment.

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