Kharjura — Date Palm

Ayurvedic herb Kharjura (Phoenix dactylifera) — Date Palm. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Vata, Pitta.

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Dates are highly nourishing, strength-promoting, and act as a natural aphrodisiac and tonic.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth
GunaGuru, SnigdhaGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding; Snigdha (Oily/Unctuous) — moistening, nourishing
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
PrabhavaBalya, Vrishya, BrimhaniyaBalya — strengthens, increases strength and stamina; Vrishya — aphrodisiac, enhances reproductive health; Brimhaniya — nourishing, builds tissues

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Kharjura is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Pinda Kharjura, Skandhaphala, Swadu

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Kharjura are: phala.

Main Indications

Kharjura is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Kshata, Kshaya, Raktapitta, Trishna, Mada.

Dosha Effects

Kharjura pacifies Vata, Pitta.

It may aggravate Kapha when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Kharjura is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Madhura, Kaṣ¡ya
Guna (Quality)Guru, Snigdha
Virya (Potency)śita
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Madhura
Karma (Action)V¡tahara, Pittahara, Kaphahara, Hrdya, Tarpaḍa, Balya, Brṇhaḍa, Vr¿ya, śukrala
Dose10-15 gm
Therapeutic Uses: Kṣaya, Kṣata Kṣaya, D¡ha, Raktapitta, Mūrcch¡, Trṣḍ¡, Mad¡tyaya,
Important Formulations: Dr¡kṣ¡di Cūrḍa, El¡dya Modaka, El¡di Guuik¡, śiva
Botanical Name: Phoenix dactylifera Linn. (Araceae)
Part Used: Drd. Ft.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
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flowerLiver injuryMESH:D008099,UMLS:C0160390, ICD-11:NB91.1ISBN:9788173717055
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fruitAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
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fruitAntitussive agentsMESH:D000996,UMLS:C0003449ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172362140
fruitAphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172362140, ISBN:9788172362461, ISBN:9788173717055, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
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fruitBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788173717055
fruitChest painMESH:D002637,UMLS:C0008031, ICD-11:MD30.ZISBN:9788172361266
fruitCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717055
fruitDemulcentsMESH:D065106,UMLS:C0302232ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172362140, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruitDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172362140, ISBN:9788173717055
fruitDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9788172362140
fruitExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172362140, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruitFacial paralysisMESH:D005158,UMLS:C0015469, DOID:13934, ICD-11:8D88.0Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruitFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788172361266, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruitFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruitGonorrheaMESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7ZISBN:9788172361266
fruitHematologic diseasesMESH:D006402,UMLS:C0018939, DOID:74, ICD-11:3C0ZThe Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruitHepatitisMESH:D006505,UMLS:C0019158, DOID:2237, ICD-11:DB97.ZStandardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruitJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruitKidney diseasesMESH:D007674,UMLS:C0022658, DOID:557, ICD-11:GC2ZISBN:9788173717055, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruitLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172362140, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruitLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZStandardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruitNeurastheniaMESH:D009440,UMLS:C0027804Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV, The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruitPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788173717055
fruitParalysisMESH:D010243,UMLS:C0522224Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruitPectoralis musclesMESH:D010369ISBN:9788173717055
fruitGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172362140, The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruitRespiratory tract diseasesMESH:D012140,UMLS:C0035242, ICD-11:CB7ZStandardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruitStomach diseasesMESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4YISBN:9788173717055, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV
fruitThirstMESH:D013894ISBN:9788173717055
fruitUrination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9788173717055
fruitSexual debilityMESH:D012735,UMLS:C0549622, DOID:1876Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - IV, The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
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plant exudateDiet, food, and nutritionMESH:D000066888,UMLS:C4042949ISBN:9788172362140
plant exudateLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788172362140
plant exudateUrogenital systemMESH:D014566,UMLS:C0042066ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172362140
plant exudateCooling effect on bodyUMLS:C0678568ISBN:9788172362140
seedAnti-infective agentsMESH:D000890,UMLS:C0003204, ICD-11:XM4TV0ISBN:9788172362461
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seedHeadacheMESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.ZISBN:9788172362140, ISBN:9788172362461, ISBN:9788173717055
seedInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9788173717055
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seedWounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9788173717055
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