Corona as a Catastophe.

 'Let's enjoy the trip of Ziarat'

Ziarat is located at a distance of three hours from Quetta. The meaning of ziarat is ''Shrine''. It was formed in July before it was part of the Sibi district. It is included in the province of Baluchistan. Its forest covers an area of approximately 110,000 hectares, according to a 2016 report. It is also called the ''Quaid's Residency'' which is covered with lush lawns, popular trees, and flowers gardens is a guarantor of tranquillity. It was built by the British in 1882 and was used by the Governor General's as their summer headquarters. 

He spent the last two months and ten days of his life with A.S. Nathaniel who took care of you with a kind heart. Here, is the second-largest Juniper Forest in the world which is a great place for hiking and trekking and is 1,679 m above sea level. The clumps of trees create a wonderful medical atmosphere while a cliff over a juniper-covered valley dazzles the beholders. The magnificent views of Suleman's mountain and valley amaze the eye. The presence of caves in Ziarat compels tourists to come.

The best sightseeing can be enjoyed while traveling in summer. Zero-point is located at a distance of 6 km from Ziarat and an altitude of 2713m above sea level. The valley is surrounded by rugged mountains and offers a beautiful dormitory. The highest peak of these mountains is known as ''Khalifah''. In 1883, the British government selected Ziarat as a health center. Due to corona, the atmosphere of fear prevailed overall, Pakistan was also affected by its effect, so for peace of mind, if you plan to go to a tourist destination, choose the city of Ziarat.

A journey was conducted in Ziarat to explain some of the folk uses of medicinal herbs. The report states that ninety species belong to 35 families which are used by the locals as medicine. In the arid region of Ziarat valley, all plant species showed better results in April with adequate water and moisture, an abundance of organic matter. These plants such as Onobrychis, Artemisia, Cornuta, and Scoparia had higher negative water potentials while Juniperus exceltata and Sophora alopecuroides had lower negative water potentials. They were observed between October and January.

The amount of chlorophyll inside them decreased and the concentration of proline was higher in O. cornuta while the concentration of proline was lower in A. scoparia This observation was made between October January. After the snow melted when the drought began and the spring rains in April, the chlorophyll content increased with a decrease in proline. Ziarat has Juniperus excelsa trees and covers 86,000 hectares. In addition, there are Arceuthobium oxycedri and berries which help in flavouring and kidney diseases.

Ziarat is surrounded by many beautiful places for tourism that amaze visitors. At a distance of 14km from Ziarat is a charming ''Zindra' 'which means ''four grinding mills''.   There are interesting places for sightseeing near Nauna Dam. When you go on a road trip, there are three places where people can't stay without staying that is:

• ·         Hanna Lake.
• ·         Urak Valley.
• ·         Prospect Point.

The winter in Ziarat is long and severe and lasts from November to March. In winter, the temperature drops below 0C. Rain falls in the form of snow and the spring season occurs in April and May. The summer season begins after June and ends in late August. Rainfall occurs in summer. Its soil is usually shallow and calcareous. Humus is needed for the fertility of the soil which enables it to be cultivated.

Ziarat is known for its botanical value. The locals are using the Aspanacea plant to treat various ailments. The locals depend on the river Narhi and Tass for water requirements. Ephedrine is of great medical importance and is extracted from the herb Ephedra sinica found in Ziarat. This substance is especially used in cough syrup.

According to research, the locals of Ziarat were asked questions about different plants and their traditional uses. The researcher was informed about the botanical names of these medicinal plants and their uses.

Plant Name

Uses

 

 

 

Achillea wilhemsii.

1. When children have a stomachache, it is made into a decoction.

2. This plant is used in the treatment of fever with a mixture of pepper.

3. This plant is used to treat measles.

4. It flowers promote the circulation system. It can lower blood pressure.

 

Caragana ambigua.

1. It is used to increase the fertility of the land.

2. It is used as fodder.

3. It is used as fuelwood.

 

Allium ascal onicum.

1. Its bulb is used for indigestion.

2. It is helpful in earache.

3. It is used as salad and vegetables.

4. It is useful in increasing appetite.

 

 

Berberis balochistanica Ahrendt.

1. The root is used in the treatment of diarrhea and is considered to be useful in relieving chest infections.

2. It is propitious in the cough of humans and animals.

3. Its branches are used as fuel.

 

Descurainea Sophia.

1. It is useful in the medication of chronic fever.

2. It is effective in diarrhea.

3. It is considered useful for diabetics.

Ephedra procera fisch.

1. Plants extract is used for cough and asthma.

2. Its wood is also used as fuel.

 

Euphorbia osyridea.

1. The smoke from the leaves is used to repel insects.

2. It is also useful for cattle allergies.

The Juniper excelsa tree is used as medicine. It is considered useful in the medication of cough, cold, asthma, abdominal pains, gleets, gonorrhoea, dropsy, stimulant, carminative, leucorrhoea, and skin diseases and used fruits, leaves, barks, and stem for these purposes. Juniper and berries essential oil are used in many pharmaceutical products, cosmetics industries, and a popular flavouring for gin as well as its wood as a fuel.

Nature has blessed Pakistan with every blessing. This blog is an attempt to provide some information about the city of Ziarat. In addition, an attempt has been made to provide information about the trees and plants there. The local languages of Ziarat are Pashto, Persian, Balochi, and Brahui while Urdu and English are also spoken. The honey of this valley is very famous. It is surrounded by more than 4400 acres of apple orchards. Black cherries are also widely grown here and the season lasts from June 1 to 15. 

Baba Kharwari's shrine is at a distance of 8 km from Ziarat. His real name was Tahir. You were a disciple of Nana Sahib and many miracles are attributed to him. During the Eid festival, the locals hold wrestling and shooting competitions. Visiting hotels and dhabas offer local dishes to tourists. Saji is a local dish and popular among people. Local crafts, shawls and other decorative pieces are very popular. Thymus vulgaris, Thymus lineris, Nepela glomerulosa and ziziphora teniour are potential herbal tea recommended in Ziarat. Berberis lyceum, B. callobotrys, B. balochistanicus, Caragna ambigua and Peroviskia abrotaniodies have prospects of economic value. 

Ziarat art model is made using cardboard and newspaper. It can be considered as an example of the recycling process. We hope you like this blog and make it worthwhile.