Benefits of Babai: A plant grows in the villages of Chhatarpur district which people generally consider a weed. Even animals don’t eat it, so it just stands on the edge of the fields. But the farmers of the village know that this is not an ordinary grass, but a source of income. It is called Babai here.

This plant grows automatically during rainy and cold seasons. It is visible every year on the ridges of the fields. The special thing is that the farmers do not uproot it and throw it away, but consider it a very useful thing and keep it safely.

Medicinal oil comes from seeds, huge demand in the market
Village farmer Premchand Giri says that Babai seeds have the highest price. First the plant is cut and dried on the terrace or in the barn. When it dries completely, it is crushed and the seeds are removed. Oil is extracted from these seeds, which is used in making many types of medicinal oils. Like pain oil, knee pain oil, arthritis oil, bone pain oil. Its seeds are sold in the market for Rs 150 to 200 per kg. That is, the plant that grows on its own in the field becomes a source of additional income for the farmers.

Considered a panacea for eyes
Village people say that if someone’s eyes become congested or become red, then pouring the juice of Babai leaves provides relief. This indigenous treatment has been going on in the village for years. People consider it a reliable home remedy. Not only this, this plant is also used during Diwali. Its fragrance or aroma is given to every house, which is considered auspicious.

Even animals don’t eat, yet it grows every year
Another special thing about this plant is that animals do not even touch it. Therefore it remains safe on the banks of fields. It grows automatically every year during the rainy season, but its seeds do not fall automatically. This is the reason why farmers keep it safely and when the time comes, they earn good income by selling it. Overall, what people consider useless has become a small but sure source of income for the farmers of Babai village.