Babul

Babul is a shrub, sometimes called saltbush or tootbrush bush in English. Since antiquity, this tree has been used to create toothbrushes. It is also a source of edible salt. In fact, the babul shrub is an halophyte, which means that it can grow on salty soils. It then draws out salts from the soil and stores it in the leaves. This salt can then be extracted and has an additional spicy flavor, originating from the plant. The reddish fruits can also be consumed and have a spicy flavor.