The Jhaw plant, or Tamarix Dioica, is a hardy evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching up to 6 meters. It features reddish bark and distinctive, tiny, overlapping, greyish-green scale-like leaves that give it a feathery look. This resilient plant thrives in saline environments, often found along riverbanks in Western Asia, including India.

It’s highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly Ayurveda, for its extensive medicinal properties. Nearly all parts—leaves, flowers, and roots—are used, rich in compounds like saponins and flavonoids. These contribute to its hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial qualities, making it useful for various ailments.

Jhaw adapts well to diverse soil types and prefers full to partial sunlight, highlighting its robust nature. While known for its healing benefits, its evergreen foliage and ability to withstand harsh conditions also make it suitable for landscaping, offering both beauty and environmental advantages like soil stabilization in saline areas.