SIDR LEAF HYDROSOL
Let's Get to Know the Sidr Plant
Ziziphus spina-christi, also known as Christ's Thistle or Arabian Cherry, is a thorny, evergreen tree or shrub. The plant belongs to the genus Ziziphus and the family Rhamnaceae.
It is understood that the tree and its parts were used in the pharaonic period (carpentry), in nutrition, and in medicine. The fruits and leaves of the tree were used in the preparation of ancient Egyptian dishes and cultural practices. Egyptian villagers made bread from sidr until the early 20th century. Sidr leaves, also known as jujube leaves, are obtained from the Ziziphus tree. They are known for their medicinal and cosmetic properties. Sidr (Ziziphus spina-christi L.) had a special status as a "sacred tree" among Muslims, Jews, and Christians in the Middle East, believed to be magical and revered due to historical events. Muslim and Christian pilgrims and travelers have described Z. spina-christi as a large tree growing in the lands of Arabia and Jerusalem. The tree is often recorded as a symbol of its uses and holiness. Also known as the Arabian Cherry, Ziziphus spina-christi is a plant with significant cultural and historical background. It is associated with the crown of thorns placed on the head of Jesus Christ. In Christian tradition, the tree is identified with the thorny bush from which Jesus was crowned before his crucifixion. This is also the source of its scientific name (spina-christi). Pilgrims took branches of the tree as souvenirs back to their homelands, believing that Jesus' crown of thorns was made from these branches. In ancient Egypt, sidr was one of the most commonly used bow woods. It was considered a first-class bow wood because the texture of its branches was very tight and dense, while also giving a very flexible and light feel.