{"id":155375,"date":"2022-02-09T11:51:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T06:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=155375"},"modified":"2026-03-02T06:47:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:47:14","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-nutritional-value-of-kachnar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-nutritional-value-of-kachnar\/","title":{"rendered":"Kachnar (Bauhinia Variegata): Uses, Benefits, Nutritional Value & More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Kachnar<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Kachnar<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Kachnar<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Kachnar?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBauhinia variegate (botanical name) is called Kachnar in Hindi. It has several other names: Orchid tree, Kanchan tree, Mountain ebony, Kaanchana, Bauhinia, Swet-kanchan, Camel\u2019s foot, Kachnal, Gurial and Koiralo. The term Kachnar in Sanskrit means a beautiful glowing lady 1<\/a><\/sup>. Kachnar is a member of the Fabaceae family. Kachnar is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is distributed in the sub-Himalayan and outer Himalayan regions of Sikkim and Punjab state (India). It is also found in other countries like China and Burma and tropical countries like South America and Africa. For several years, parts of the tree, including leaves, flowers, and flower buds are used as vegetables in several regions of India. Also the stem of kachnar produces fibre. Kachnar is also found to produce a kind of gum 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Kachnar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Kachnar has the following nutritional value:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Protein<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dried leaves:<\/strong> 15.19<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flowers:<\/strong> 3.24-5\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Seeds:<\/strong> 41.9 \u00a0\u00b1 1.6\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buds:<\/strong> 3.7\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Carbohydrates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dried leaves:<\/strong> 66.82<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flowers:<\/strong> 16.01<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Seeds:<\/strong> 28.4 \u00a0\u00b1 1.6<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buds:<\/strong> 6.4\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3. Fats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dried leaves:<\/strong> 4.15<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flowers:<\/strong> 0.15-2.5\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Seeds:<\/strong> 0.6 \u00a0\u00b1 0.1 (FFA)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buds:<\/strong> 2.44\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4. Fibres<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dried leaves:<\/strong> 4.26\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flowers:<\/strong> 8.66<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Seeds:<\/strong> 6.9 \u00a0\u00b1 0.8\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buds:<\/strong> 6.8\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
5. Moisture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dried leaves:<\/strong> 8.83<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flowers:<\/strong> 77.80<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Seeds:<\/strong> 6.7 \u00a0\u00b1 0.46<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buds:<\/strong> 84.51\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
6. Ash<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dried leaves:<\/strong> 4.9\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flowers:<\/strong> 2.81\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Seeds:<\/strong> 4.8 \u00a0\u00b1 0.1\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buds:<\/strong> 4.33\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
7. Total Oils<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Seeds:<\/strong> 18 \u00a0\u00b1 0.1\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Kachnar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Kachnar tree has several biological properties, in one or the other form, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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May potentially be anti-diabetic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have anti-inflammatory potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May be immunomodulatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have the potential to increases the haemoglobin content of blood<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May be a potential anti-microbial<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May be anti-ulcer potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have potential anti-tumour activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have hemagglutinating (clumping of red blood cells) potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May be anti-bacterial<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have potential activity that may be hepatoprotective (prevents damage to the liver)^{3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Potential Uses of Kachnar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are several potential uses of kachnar are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Potential Uses of Kachnar as Anti-diabetic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nKachnar was found to reduce the elevated blood sugar level when its extract was given to rats. In studies it was found that kachnar contains a domain structure with the same amino acid sequence as insulin.\u00a0The studies related to bauhinia variegata benefits in humans are insufficient. Before using kachnar for these properties for diabetic conditions, make sure you consult your healthcare provider and get a proper diagnosis and treatment. Avoid using kachnar or any other herb as medicine without consulting your physician.<\/p><\/div>}