Abstract
Kharjura(Phoenix dactylifera Linn.) fruits (Kharjura) are widely used by the traditional medical practitioners for the treatment of various diseases in their daily practices. According to Ayurvedic principles, the kharjura fruit Phoenix dactylifera Linn.is sweet (Madhura Rasa) in taste and increase moistness of tissues and balance Pitta and Vata Dosha (humours of body).Its fruits are used in various diseases like Kshaya (Malnutrition), Daha (Burning Sensation), Raktapitta (blood disorders), Murchha (Syncope), Trishna (Thirst), Shrama(exhaustion), Jwara (fever), Swasa (respiratory disorders), Kasa (cough), Madatyaya (Alcoholism) etc. Present study highlights pharmacognostical difference between varieties of two fresh fruits of Kharjura and one variety of Dry Kharjura. The results revealed that the fresh Kharjura variety contains presence of groups of stone cell, lignified stone cells layer, mesocarp cells, cells of parenchyma with starch grains, and dry Kharjura variety contain saccharine contents while silica deposition, starch grains, vascular bundle after stain with xylem.
Highlights
Kharjura fruit of Aracea family is one of the most important drugs used for the treatment of various diseases like Raktapitta, Shwasa, Kasa,Murccha, Kshaya(lean thin due to chronic illness), A bhighata(1), Shramahara, Pipasa, Jwara(2), Madyavikaranashaka[3] etc
The results revealed that the fresh Kharjura variety contains presence of groups of stone cell, lignified stone cells layer, mesocarp cells, cells of parenchyma with starch grains, and dry Kharjura variety contain saccharine contents while silica deposition, starch grains, vascular bundle after stain with xylem
The fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which prevents dietary LDL cholesterol absorption in the gut
Summary
Kharjura fruit of Aracea family is one of the most important drugs used for the treatment of various diseases like Raktapitta (bleeding from various orifices), Shwasa (asthma), Kasa (dry and wet cough),Murccha (syncope), Kshaya(lean thin due to chronic illness), A bhighata (injury)(1), Shramahara (stress relieving), Pipasa (thirst), Jwara (fever)(2), Madyavikaranashaka[3] etc. [4] As per the available data the 100gm fruit contain 277 Kcal energy, 74.97g carbohydrates, 1.81 g protein, 0.15g Total fat, 6.7 g dietary fibers. The fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which prevents dietary LDL cholesterol absorption in the gut. Dates are grown in Rohri of Sind Province having four varieties such as Lohar, Assuli, Thottiar, Idulshahi dates [6]. Kharjura are of many varieties such as Khajoor, Pindakharjoor, Rajakharjoori, Madhukharjoori, Bhookharjoori and sulemanikharjoor [7]. Number of varieties are available in market ranging from Rs. 45/- per 1kg to Rs. 850/- per kg.
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