Rhazya stricta (حرمل)

Rhazya stricta, commonly called حرمل in Arabic, is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Arabian Peninsula and parts of South Asia. Known for its medicinal value in traditional healing systems, the plant is also highly drought-tolerant and survives in poor, saline soils. It plays an important ecological role in desert and semi-desert ecosystems.

Benefits of Rhazya stricta (حرمل)

• Traditionally used for various medicinal purposes
• Extremely hardy and drought-resistant
• Tolerant to salinity and degraded soils
• Contributes to desert biodiversity and ecosystem balance
• Low-maintenance and long-living native plant

Care Tips for Rhazya stricta

• Light: Requires full sun exposure
• Watering: Minimal; water only during long dry spells when young
• Soil: Prefers sandy or saline soils with good drainage
• Pruning: Not typically required; prune only to shape
• Fertilizer: Not necessary; thrives without added nutrients