Withania coagulans is a scientific name of a medicinal plant called as paneer dodi or Paneer phool in Hindi language and Indian rennet in English language,Sanskrit:Ashutosh booti/ Rishyagandha, Tamil: Panneer ilai ched.
Paneer phool is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family, native to Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Indian subcontinent. Within the genus Withania, W. somnifera (Ashwagandha) and W. coagulans (Paneer dodi) are the two economically significant plants and are cultivated in several regions for their use in Ayurveda.
Withania coagulans (WC) is a plant indigenous to the Indian subcontinent.
The plant is native to the Indian subcontinent and survives in wet, marshy areas, often near rivers or lakes.
This plant thrives on sandy loam or light red soils, has adequate drainage, and has a pH between 7.5 and 8.0. The crop is sown between July and August and grows for 150–170 days.
Withania coagulans is a rigid gray undershrub that grows to 60–120 whereas W. somnifera is an erect, evergreen, tomentose shrub 30–75 cm in height. Its roots are stout, fleshy, cylindrical, 1–2 cm in diameter, and whitish brown in color.
Phytochemicals of Withania coagulans:
Various qualitative phytochemical tests were done for the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, carbohydrates, flavonoids etc. It was observed that 50% ethanol extract of Withania coagulans contains carbohydrates, proteins, glycosides, steroids and sterols, anthraquinones and triterpenoids.
Withanolides are lactone steroids that have been identified as the main bioactive phytoconstituents from Withania coagulans.
Indian Rennet Seeds or Withania Coagulans seeds are the berries contain a milk- coagulating enzyme, esterase, free amino acids, fatty oil, an essential oil and alkaloids. Helps as alterative, diuretic.
Withania coagulans is a therapeutic plant, commonly known as Rishyagandha. It is used in treatment of various diseases like indigestion, diabetes mellitus, liver disorders, purification of blood and controls blood pressure.
Indian Rennet (Paneer Dodi) is a herbal extract that has a long history of being used as a healing agent.
*The Benefits of Paneer Doda are as follows :
•Regulates Insulin Levels.
•Heals External Wounds.
•Repairs Damaged Cells.
•Treats Irregular menstruation.
•Relieves Pain From Urination.
•Cures Chronic Liver Problems.
•Effective for Breathing Disorders.
•Lowers Cholesterol Levels.
•It is claimed to help control diabetes.
The'paneer phool or berries contain a rennet-like protease that can be used to clot milk for cheese production Hence it is called Indian rennet.
The plant is prone to leaf spot disease caused by Alternaria alternata..
The antimicrobial activity of Withania coagulans:
Presence of steroids in the ethanolic extract of Withania coagulans concluded that , it was found to produce considerable antimicrobial effect . The ethanolic extract of W. coagulans was subjected to the antimicrobial test showed significant inhibitory effect on both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria.
*Paneer Dodi or paneer phool in control of Diabetes:
Paneer ka phool is a herb that is used to manage diabetes. It has abilities to regulate the level of insulin inside our cells. It also helps repair the beta cells of the pancreas which produce insulin in our body. Beta cells get damaged when the person is diabetic and are thus unable to produce insulin.Phool lowers the blood sugar, improves glucose utilization & carbohydrate metabolism in the body. Helps Reduce Blood Sugar levels and Improves Glucose Metabolism and Carbohydrate Metabolism thereby promoting a sense of Well-being.
Rich source of nutrients:
Paneer phool is a rich source of protein and nutrition.
Control blood pressure:
It is full of mineral elements such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium. This may play a central role in regulating and lowering high blood pressure.
A healthy balanced diet with paneer containing these minerals and proteins might keep a check on your blood pressure.
Indian rennet fruit( Paneer doda) Consuming the fruit can help cure asthma, biliousness, and strangury. The sedatives in the fruit can also relieve pain and induce sleep. Seeds: Eating the seeds of Indian Rennet can relieve joint or muscle pain in the lower back. It also aids in treating eye inflammation and piles.
Paneer Dodi is also known as Indian Rennet. Its natural extracts possess many beneficial properties. It may provide aid in managing diabetes, regulating liver functions, and controlling cholesterol levels.
Method of using Paneer dodi:
Soak about 10 – 15 pods of Paneer Dodi in a glass of pure water overnight. Next morning,squeeze them to bring out their extract in the water. Filter it through a sieve and drink it empty stomach.
paneer phool water:Highly useful in controlling blood sugar levels.
Way to take paneer dodi powder:
Dosage: 5g of Paneer Doda Powder soaked overnight in a glass of water (300 - 350ml). Next day, filter the water through a thin cloth or a fine seive and drink early morning before breakfast. Alternatively, take 5g of Paneer Doda Powder, mix it with water and drink early morning before breakfast.
Fruit extract of paneer dodi has been shown to exert liver-protective effects during laboratory trials. The protective effect of paneer dodi was determined by measuring the blood enzyme levels during the study.
Paneer phool are used in the preparation of ayurvedic medicine, this sweet fruit has sedative and diuretic properties. In addition to this, paneer phool is rich in carbohydrates, tannin
Ls, steroids, esterase, phenolic compounds, free amino acids, organic acids, essential oil, and fatty oil, alkaloids, and is free from sugar.
It may provide aid in managing blood sugar, regulating liver functions, and controlling cholesterol levels. It may also be helpful in conditions like discomfort in the abdomen area (dyspepsia), gas accumulation (flatulence), and other intestinal infections.
Fruit extract of paneer dodi has been shown to exert liver-protective effects during laboratory trials. The protective effect of paneer dodi was determined by measuring the blood enzyme levels during the study.
Paneer phool are used in the preparation of ayurvedic medicine, this sweet fruit has sedative and diuretic properties. In addition to this, paneer phool is rich in carbohydrates, tannin
Paneer phool is also used as a blood purifier
The side effects of paneer Phool:
It sometimes lead to lower blood sugar level hence, if you are non-diabetic and feels nauseated or dizzying , you should check your blood sugar level on regular basis.
Paneer should be avoided during fever as during this condition the digestive fire gets disturbed resulting in poor digestion. Paneer being heavy and rich in protein and fat becomes difficult to digest. This results in poor digestion which might further worsen the condition.
Information compiled by
Dr. Bhairavsinh Raol
