Seeds of the herb Al-Harjal (Solenostemma argel)

Common name: Hargala Scientific name: Solenostemma argel Other names: Wild Sarsajira, does not exceed two years old, and for this reason farmers plant it as an annual plant, has branched stems reaching about 60 cm in length, its leaves are oval-shaped and opposite, and it is one of the medicinal herbs that are widely used in medicines and treatments, and this contributed to the decrease in its numbers in many places where it spreads. Seeds and fruit of the Hargala herb: its fruits are oval, hard, and pointed at the tip, and inside them are small, flattened, oval-shaped, dark brown seeds. Growing season of the Hargala herb: it is planted at the end of spring, and it can also be cultivated throughout the year in warm regions. Suitable climate and soil for cultivating the Hargala herb: it thrives in moderate and warm climates, tolerates high temperatures, loves sunlight, and is planted in fertile, well-drained soil. Method of cultivating the Hargala herb: it is grown by seeds at a depth not exceeding 1 cm from the soil surface, and it can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate its growth. Its benefits and uses: it is cultivated for its many medicinal uses. Original habitat of the Hargala herb: Saudi Arabia and North Africa.