Aalu Bukhara
Aalu Bukhara
Aalu Bukhara (Prunus domestica) belongs to the family Rosaceae. It is a shrubby plant and its fruit is used for medicinal purposes and has a sweet taste. It is popularly known as “Plum”. The important constituents of Aalu Bukhara are neochlorogenic acid, flavonols, carbohydrates, organic acids and minerals. It is used for the treatment of leukorrhea, irregular menstruation, and debility. The fruit also helps in maintaining cholesterol level in the body. It possess antibacterial, antioxidant, antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties[1].
What is Aalu Bukhara made of?
What are the synonyms of Aalu Bukhara?
Prunus domestica, Elavaaluka, Sweet Cherry, Alubukhara, Aluvaalu, Gilaas, Aalubaalu, Chary hannu, Mitha cherry, Cherychettu, Alubakraapandu, Alubalu
What is the source of Aalu Bukhara?
Plant Based
Benefits of Aalu Bukhara
1. Poor digestion
Aalu Bukhara helps to improve the appetite and normalize the functioning of the digestive system due to its Deepan (appetizer) which increase Panchak Agni( digestive fire) and promotes appetite and digest food easily.
2. High Cholesterol
Regular use of Aalu Bukhara reduces the cholesterol level, increasing good cholesterol level and keeps arteries healthy because it helps to control excessive bile secretion and also remove the toxin from liver due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties.
3. Joints pain
Aalu Bukhara helps to relieve from joints pain when using regular due to its Vata and balancing property.
4. Overweight
Aalu Bukhara prevents over-eating because It has a high level of insoluble dietary fibers which provide your stomach with the sense of fullness for a longer period due to its Guru(heavy) property.
5. Diabetes
Aalu Bukhara helps to control high sugar level because it contains a good amount of soluble dietary fibers and also improves metabolism due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) which help maintenance of the average blood sugar level in your body.
Aalu Bukhara helps to improve the appetite and normalize the functioning of the digestive system due to its Deepan (appetizer) which increase Panchak Agni( digestive fire) and promotes appetite and digest food easily.
2. High Cholesterol
Regular use of Aalu Bukhara reduces the cholesterol level, increasing good cholesterol level and keeps arteries healthy because it helps to control excessive bile secretion and also remove the toxin from liver due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties.
3. Joints pain
Aalu Bukhara helps to relieve from joints pain when using regular due to its Vata and balancing property.
4. Overweight
Aalu Bukhara prevents over-eating because It has a high level of insoluble dietary fibers which provide your stomach with the sense of fullness for a longer period due to its Guru(heavy) property.
5. Diabetes
Aalu Bukhara helps to control high sugar level because it contains a good amount of soluble dietary fibers and also improves metabolism due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) which help maintenance of the average blood sugar level in your body.
Precautions when using Aalu Bukhara
Advice from Experts
Ayurvedic View
Alau Bhukhara can cause of hyperacidity if takes excesses amount due to its Guru(heavy) and Ushna(hot) properties.
Ayurvedic View
Aalu Bukhara should be avoided if you have a history of Kidney stone because Aloo Bukhara has high contents of oxalate which can increase your problem.
Recommended Dosage of Aalu Bukhara
- Aalu Bukhara Churna - ¼-½ teaspoon twice a day.
How to use Aalu Bukhara
1. Aloo Bukhara Fruit
Eat 2-3 fruits of Aloo bukhara or as per you taste.
2. Aloo Bukhara Churna
a. Take ¼-½ teaspoons of Aloo bukhara Churna.
b. Chew or Swallow it with water preferably after meals.
c. Use this remedy to get rid of Indigestion.
Eat 2-3 fruits of Aloo bukhara or as per you taste.
2. Aloo Bukhara Churna
a. Take ¼-½ teaspoons of Aloo bukhara Churna.
b. Chew or Swallow it with water preferably after meals.
c. Use this remedy to get rid of Indigestion.
Benefits of Aalu Bukhara
1. Skin Dryness
Aalu Bukhara helps to remove dryness and prevents any roughness including other facial skin problems due to its Snigdha(oily) property when using externally.
2. Wound
Aalu Bukhara help to quick heal when applying on the affected area due to its Snigdha(oily) and Ropan(healing) properties.
3. Skin infection
Aalu Bukhara helps to cure skin infections like ringworm because of antimicrobial activity which is having due to its Amla(Sour) nature which helps to prevent infection when applying on the affected area.
Aalu Bukhara helps to remove dryness and prevents any roughness including other facial skin problems due to its Snigdha(oily) property when using externally.
2. Wound
Aalu Bukhara help to quick heal when applying on the affected area due to its Snigdha(oily) and Ropan(healing) properties.
3. Skin infection
Aalu Bukhara helps to cure skin infections like ringworm because of antimicrobial activity which is having due to its Amla(Sour) nature which helps to prevent infection when applying on the affected area.
Precautions when using Aalu Bukhara
Allergy
Ayurvedic View
Aalu Bukhara powder or paste should be applied with rose water or honey if your skin is hypersensitive due to its Ushna(hot) potency.
Recommended Dosage of Aalu Bukhara
- Aalu Bukhara Powder - ½ - 1 teaspoon.
- Aalu Bukhara Paste - ½ - 1 teaspoon.
How to use Aalu Bukhara
1. Aloo Bukhara Powder
a. Take ½ - 1 teaspoon of Aloo bukhara powder.
b. Add Gond Vinegar to it.
c. Apply on the affected area and let it to sit for 10 - 15 minutes.
d. Wash thoroughly with fresh water.
e.Use this remedy 2-3 times a week to get rid of Ringworm, itching and baldness.
2. Aloo Bukhara Fresh Paste
a. Take ½ - 1 teaspoon of Aloo bukhara fresh paste.
b. Add Gond powder and water to form a paste.
c. Apply on the affected area and let it to sit for 10 - 15 minutes.
d. Wash thoroughly with fresh water.
e. Use this remedy once a day for effective wound healing.
a. Take ½ - 1 teaspoon of Aloo bukhara powder.
b. Add Gond Vinegar to it.
c. Apply on the affected area and let it to sit for 10 - 15 minutes.
d. Wash thoroughly with fresh water.
e.Use this remedy 2-3 times a week to get rid of Ringworm, itching and baldness.
2. Aloo Bukhara Fresh Paste
a. Take ½ - 1 teaspoon of Aloo bukhara fresh paste.
b. Add Gond powder and water to form a paste.
c. Apply on the affected area and let it to sit for 10 - 15 minutes.
d. Wash thoroughly with fresh water.
e. Use this remedy once a day for effective wound healing.
Frequently asked questions
Modern Science View
Aloo bukhara is a rich source of Vitamin C, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Calcium, Iron. It also contains organic acid and kaempferol. These constituents are responsible for its pharmacological properties such as it relieves anxiety, enhance memory, get rid of fever, improves digestion and appetite.
Modern Science View
Aloo Bukhara fruits is very easily available in the market. Consuming it in the form of fruit is the best way to achieve its maximum benefits. However other forms that are available are churna and candies. They are available under various brands, you can choose the brand and product according to your liking and requirement.
References
- Ul Islam N, Amin R, Shahid M, et al.A multi-target therapeutic potential of Prunus domestica gum stabilized nanoparticles exhibited prospective anticancer, antibacterial, urease-inhibition, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.BMC Complement Altern Med.2017;17:276.
- Balkrishnan A.Aloo Bukhara.Ayurved Jadi Buti Rehsya. Danik Bhaskar.2017
Disclaimer
The content is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. Please use the content only in consultation with an appropriate certified medical or healthcare professional.