{"id":163900,"date":"2022-11-18T08:38:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T08:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=163900"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:12:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:12:37","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-arrowroot-powder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-arrowroot-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"Arrowroot Powder: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Arrowroot Powder<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Arrowroot Powder<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Arrowroot Powder for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Arrowroot Powder?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Arrowroot Powder<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Arrowroot Powder<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nArrowroot powder is a gluten-free product, and the scientific name is Maranta arundinaceae<\/em> which belongs to the Marantaceae <\/em>family. In India, arrowroot flour is called \u2018aru\u2019 or \u2018aru-aru,\u2019 and in Portuguese, it is called \u2018araruta.\u2019 This plant is derived from the tropical areas of South America and it appears in the Southeast region of Brazil to till the Guianas. It is termed an \u2018arrowroot\u2019 maybe because it resembles the shape of a rhizome or because it is used as a neutralizer to wound dressing. This plant is widely cultivated in Brazil and is the most common ingredient in home preparations for food^{1<\/sup><\/a>. Let us discuss some more health benefits of the arrowroot.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Arrowroot powder is a potential source of prebiotics and resistant starch. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
The consumption of arrowroot powder can enhance the production of short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate, in the caecum. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Arrowroot powder has potential as a dietary fiber that can modulate the immune system. source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Arrowroot powder has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and diarrhea. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Arrowroot powder is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, iron, and calcium. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Arrowroot Powder<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The arrowroot powder contains the following nutrients:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Protein<\/strong>: 0.3 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat<\/strong>: 0.1 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrate<\/strong>: 88.2 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre<\/strong>: 3.4 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Water<\/strong>: 11.4 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy<\/strong>: 357 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 0.33 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 40 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium<\/strong>: 11 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/strong>: 5 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium<\/strong>: 3 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese<\/strong>: 0.47 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc<\/strong>: 0.07 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper<\/strong>: 0.04 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/strong>: 2 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B1<\/strong>: 0.001 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B5<\/strong>: 0.13 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6<\/strong>: 0.005 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B9<\/strong>: 7 \u00b5g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNutrients present in 100 g of arrowroot powder<\/strong>^{2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Studies ^{7<\/sup><\/a> have shown that the consumption of Arrowroot powder may relieve Urinary Tract Infections. Arrowroot powder is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that may aid in infections.<\/p>\n}Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Arrowroot Powder<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The arrowroot powder may have the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>
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