Khajur (Phoenix dactylifera L.): Medicinal importance in perspective of Unani medicine and pharmacological studies

Authors

  • Barjees Jalal M.D. Scholar, Department of Ilmul-advia (Pharmacology), Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Shugufta Hamid M.D. Scholar, Department of Moalajat (Medicine), Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Mahboob Alam M.D. Scholar, Department of Moalajat (Medicine), Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Nasir Nazir Wani M.D. Scholar, Department of Ilmul-advia (Pharmacology), Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Khalid Rahim Wani Assistant Professor, Department of Ilaj bit Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy), Kashmir Tibbia College Hospital and Research Centre, Shilvath, Bandipora, Kashmir, India.

Abstract

The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is recognized as one of humanity's earliest cultivated plants, having served as a food source for over 6000 years. It holds a prominent status as the most favoured fruit in the Middle East and North Africa. Date fruit has a long history of consumption and traditional medicinal use. Whether eaten fresh or dried, dates offer a rich source of energy due to their exceptional nutritional content and extended shelf life. They provide an economical means of obtaining essential nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers. Furthermore, date fruit exhibits a diverse range of pharmacological effects including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anticancer, antihyperlipidemic and many more. It is also beneficial in disorders of paralysis, sexual debility, fever etc. Date palm fruits offer a natural and safe alternative or complement to synthetic drugs in managing numerous health conditions.

Keywords: Dates, Phoenix dactylifera, Arecaceae/Palmae, Khajur, Unani Medicine.

Keywords:

Dates, Phoenix dactylifera, Arecaceae/Palmae, Khajur, Unani Medicine

DOI

https://doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v14i11.6860

Author Biographies

Barjees Jalal , M.D. Scholar, Department of Ilmul-advia (Pharmacology), Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

M.D. Scholar, Department of Ilmul-advia (Pharmacology), Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Shugufta Hamid , M.D. Scholar, Department of Moalajat (Medicine), Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

M.D. Scholar, Department of Moalajat (Medicine), Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Mahboob Alam , M.D. Scholar, Department of Moalajat (Medicine), Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

M.D. Scholar, Department of Moalajat (Medicine), Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Nasir Nazir Wani , M.D. Scholar, Department of Ilmul-advia (Pharmacology), Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

M.D. Scholar, Department of Ilmul-advia (Pharmacology), Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Khalid Rahim Wani , Assistant Professor, Department of Ilaj bit Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy), Kashmir Tibbia College Hospital and Research Centre, Shilvath, Bandipora, Kashmir, India.

Assistant Professor, Department of Ilaj bit Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy), Kashmir Tibbia College Hospital and Research Centre, Shilvath, Bandipora, Kashmir, India.

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Jalal B, Hamid S, Alam M, Wani NN, Wani KR. Khajur (Phoenix dactylifera L.): Medicinal importance in perspective of Unani medicine and pharmacological studies. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2024 Nov. 15 [cited 2024 Dec. 6];14(11):194-200. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/6860

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Jalal B, Hamid S, Alam M, Wani NN, Wani KR. Khajur (Phoenix dactylifera L.): Medicinal importance in perspective of Unani medicine and pharmacological studies. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2024 Nov. 15 [cited 2024 Dec. 6];14(11):194-200. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/6860