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    wjpmr, 2019,5(9), 103-104 SJIF Impact Factor: 4.

    639
    Review Article
    WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL
    Vikram et al. World Journal
    AND MEDICAL RESEARCH of Pharmaceutical and Medical ISSN
    Research 2455-3301
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    MEDICINAL USE OF MAKHANNA (Euryale ferox Salisb): A REVIEW ARTICLE

    Dr. Vikram Sidh*1 and Dr. Omprakash Sharma2


    1
    PG Scholar Deptt. of Dravyaguna, 2Professor Deptt. of Dravyaguna,
    Sriganganagar College of Ayurvedic Science & Hospital, Tantia University, Sriganganagar – 335001, India.

    *Corresponding Author: Dr. Vikram Sidh


    PG Scholar Deptt. of Dravyaguna, Sriganganagar College of Ayurvedic Science & Hospital, Tantia University, Sriganganagar – 335001, India.

    Article Received on 15/07/2019 Article Revised on 05/08/2019 Article Accepted on 26/08/2019

    ABSTRACT
    The health benefit of Makhana (Fox Nuts) are attributed to its antioxidant, aphrodisiac, spermatogenic and
    antihyperglycemic properties. It improves physical strength, increases stamina, and helps to manage diabetes and
    other diseases. In Ayurvedic Medicine, it is considered as a procreative agent, which means it also helps with
    begetting child. Generally, it increases sperm count and improve quality of spermatozoa. So, it also helps to treat
    oligospermia and impaired spermatogenesis. In addition, it is also beneficial for women suffering from heavy
    bleeding, leucorrhea and infertility.

    KEYWORDS: Makhanna, antioxidant, spermatozoa.

    INTRODUCTION According to ayurvedic science, fox nut pacifies Vata


    and Pitta Dosha. However, it can increase Kapha Dosha.
    Makhanna are roasted and popped seeds of Euryale
    It gives strength to the body and reduce chronic fatigue.
    Ferox Salisb. It belongs to Nymphaeceae (water lilies)
    It provides nourishment to the heart, testes, uterus and
    family. These seeds are processed in traditional ways,
    ovaries. Furthermore, it also reduces burning sensation
    roasted and sold popped Makhana. These nuts are also
    that occurs in any disease due to its Pitta reducing
    called Phool Makhana, Fox Nuts and Gorgon Nuts. In
    properties.
    Chinese Medicine, it is called Quin Shi. Euryale
    ferox plant grows in water bodies. In some places of
    Medicinal Uses
    Bihar state in India, it is cultivated commercially by local
    The medicinal uses of Makhana are attributed to the
    folks.
    following medicinal properties:
    1. Antioxidant
    Common Name - Makhanna
    2. Cardioprotective
    English Name - Fox nut
    3. Aphrodisiac
    Family - Nymphaeaceae
    4. Spermatogenic
    5. Procreative agent (helps in reproduction)
    Name in another languages
    6. Antidiabetic
    Sanskrit - Padambijabh, Paniyaphala, anklodhya
    7. Antihyperglycemic
    Gujarati - Makhana
    Telugu - Mellunipdananu
    Benefits and Uses
    Marathi - Makane
    Makhana benefits to improve cardiac strength, increase
    Punjabi - Jaivar
    sperm count, treat premature ejaculation. The flower
    Tamil - Tagarai
    juice of this plant is helpful in palpitation and
    restlessness.
    Ayurvedic Properties
    Rasa - Madhura
    According to Bhavprakash nighantu, it is easy to digest
    Guna - Guru, Snigdh or Sneha
    and it can be included in regular diet. When it is taken
    Virya - Sheeta
    along with milk it improves sperm count, increase
    Vipaka - Madhura
    fertility in both men and women and reduces debility.
    Dosha karma - Paciefies Vata dosha and Pitta Dosha
    Dhatu (Tissue) effect - Rasa, Mamsa, Shukra
    Medicinal Parts
    Organ Effect - Heart, Testes, Uterus and Ovaries
     Fruits

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    Powder Dosage 2. Prof. P.V.Sharma, Dhanwantri Nighantu


    The normal adult dosage for Makhana is 10 to 20 g per commentry, Chaukhambha Orientalia, Varanasi
    day. In ayurvedic medicine, its seed powder is advised to P.P. 111.
    take in a dosage of 5 tp 10 g twice daily. Its adult dosage
    can be increased up to 30 g per day. In Chinese
    Medicine, its 30 grams Euryale is the recommended
    dosage.
     Children – 1 to 5 grams
     Adults – 5 to 10 grams

    Main Components
     Valrianic acid

    Therapeutic Indications
    It is therapeutically indicated in the following health
    conditions:
    1. Oligospermia
    2. Impaired spermatogenesis
    3. Defective quality of spermatozoa
    4. Spermatorrhea
    5. Premature ejaculation
    6. Uterine weakness
    7. Leukorrhea (In condition, when the discharge is
    coming with burning sensation and discharge is thin
    but yellowish green in color.)
    8. Postpartum debility
    9. Heart disease in which cardiac muscles become
    weak to pump the blood
    10. Physical weakness
    11. Diarrhea
    12. Leucorrhea
    13. Weakness in muscle of the uterus.

    As a tonic it helps to enhance vitality, boost energy,


    delays aging, increase lifespan and provides beautiful
    skin. In Traditional Medicine some practitioners also use
    it for kidney disease, leucorrhea chronic diarrhea and
    spleen hypofunction.

    In Chinese Traditional Medicine, fox nuts also indicated


    in the following diseases:
     Chronic diarrhea
     Gonorrhea
     Leucorrhea
     Nocturnal emission
     Stranguria with increased urine turbidity
     Urinary incontinence
     Underweight individuals

    Flowers of Makhanna plant help to reduce burning


    sensation, bleeding, palpitation and tachycardia.

    Ayurvedic Formulations of Makhanna


    1. Paushtik churana

    REFERENCES
    1. Prof. P.V.Sharma Dravya guna Vigyan Vol. 2
    Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Varanasi
    P. 564-565.

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