Abstract:
Diploknema is a medium to large sized deciduous tree, mostly found in the sub- Himalayan
regions. Chepangs, a tribal community of Nepal, uses Chiuri in a multipurpose uses. It has high
medicinal value and is used as a fruit and fodder for livestock. It's oil is widely used in cooking,
for medicinal purposes, biofuel and as an edible oils. Chiuri by-products are widely used as
manure and bio-pesticides, in agriculture fields. The tribal community uses cakes as a fish poison
in River and rivulets. In recent days, the uses of Chiuri is limited to tribal people however its use
can be expanded. The essential fats and oils present in this plant increases demand of Chiuri in
detergent manufacturing industries. It is also used in manufacturing beverages, beauty products,
bakery and confectionery. The flowers of Chiuri also have high value and used in making sweets
and consumed as a vegetable. Future prospectus of Chiuri oil as a substitute to diesel should be
focused as it has superior quality than that of diesel. Till date no importance is given to the
Chiuri, thus for raising production modification policies are necessary to be launched by the
government and non-government organization.
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