Supari Palm

(Date Palm)
Sanskrit: खर्जूर • Botanical: Phoenix dactylifera Linn.

Kharjura (Date/Chhuhara) is the fruit of the Date Palm widely cultivated in arid regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat and parts of Pakistan. The fruit is one of the most nutritive natural foods. Dry dates (Chhuhara) are extensively used in Ayurvedic medicine and cooking. They are sweet, heavy, nourishing and strengthening. Dates are excellent for increasing weight, curing debility, and as an aphrodisiac. Fresh dates are perishable; dried dates are commercially important. The fruit is rich in iron, making it useful in anemia. Dates are used in Lehya (confections) and Modaka preparations. They are given to convalescing patients and in weakness. Date palm also yields toddy from the inflorescence. Chemical analysis shows 60-70% sugars and significant minerals. Dose: 2-4 dates daily; or as directed. Verses: 44.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Sugars (60-70%), Vitamins A, B-complex, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Fiber
Also Known As
English: Date Palm, Date
Sanskrit: खर्जूर, भूमिखर्जूर, दुरारोह, स्वाद्वी
Hindi: खजूर, छुहारा

What is Supari Palm (Date Palm - Kharjura / खर्जूर)?

Kharjura (Date/Chhuhara) is the fruit of the Date Palm widely cultivated in arid regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat and parts of Pakistan. The fruit is one of the most nutritive natural foods. Dry dates (Chhuhara) are extensively used in Ayurvedic medicine and cooking. They are sweet, heavy, nourishing and strengthening. Dates are excellent for increasing weight, curing debility, and as an aphrodisiac. Fresh dates are perishable; dried dates are commercially important. The fruit is rich in iron, making it useful in anemia. Dates are used in Lehya (confections) and Modaka preparations. They are given to convalescing patients and in weakness. Date palm also yields toddy from the inflorescence. Chemical analysis shows 60-70% sugars and significant minerals. Dose: 2-4 dates daily; or as directed. Verses: 44.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
  • Brinhana (nourishing)
  • Balya (strengthening)
  • Hridya (cardiotonic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Supari Palm by Condition

Explore how Supari Palm is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Supari Palm for Male Sexual Health

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