{"id":170777,"date":"2023-02-28T08:40:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T08:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=170777"},"modified":"2026-03-17T13:51:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:51:11","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-and-side-effects-of-khirni-fruit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-and-side-effects-of-khirni-fruit\/","title":{"rendered":"Khirni Fruit: Uses, Benefits and Side Effects by Dr. Smita Barode\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe all eat fruits, which are the primary source of protein, minerals and vitamins. Berries are some of the best fruits which we can eat daily. The Khiri fruit, which is ovoid, comes under berries and is the least used fruit. Popularly this Khirni fruit is called Rayan and the scientific name is Manilkara hexandra<\/em> (Roxb) belongs to the family Sapotaceae<\/em>. The Khirni fruit tree is naturally found in the tropical wilderness of India in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh andhra Pradesh and Orissa. Khirni fruits have economic importance and have been a significant source of livelihood for the Indian tribal population. Fresh Khirni fruit is sweet and acidic with one or more seeds. Khirni fruit in Hindi is called Khirani and in English is called Obtuse leaved mimusops1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>\u200b. This blog presents the Khirni fruit\u2019s health benefits, nutritional value, potential uses and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Khirni Fruit<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Khirni fruit nutritional facts may include the following:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutrients\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td> Value\/100g<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Protein\u00a0<\/td> 0.48 %\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Sugar\u00a0<\/td> 17.80 %\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Phosphorus\u00a0<\/td> 17.00 mg\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium\u00a0<\/td> 83mg\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Iron\u00a0<\/td> 0.92 mg\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Vitamin C<\/a>\u00a0<\/td> 28.33 mg\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Vitamin A<\/a><\/td> 675 IU\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Table 1: Nutritional value of Khirni fruit^{2<\/sup>.<\/strong>\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Furthermore, other phytonutrients like flavonoids, catechin, phenolic compounds like quercetin, gallic acid, quercetin, kaempferol and vanillic acid, fatty acid esters like triterpene alcohols may be present in it^{1<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.\u200b\u200b\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Studies suggest that Khirni fruit may have anti-cancer properties and could potentially inhibit the growth of cancer cells. source: National Cancer Institute<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Khirni fruit is rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and promotes healthy skin. source: nutritionvalue.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Khirni fruit is a good source of potassium, which helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels. source: nutritionvalue.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Khirni fruit contains antioxidants that help protect the body against free radicals. source: nutritionvalue.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Khirni fruit is a natural source of calcium, which is important for strong bones and teeth. source: nutritionvalue.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Khirni Fruit<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Khirni Rayan fruit may have the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may act as an antioxidant.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have skin-soothing activity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may increase hunger.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an anti-ulcer agent.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have digestive properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an anti-inflammatory agent.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have analgesic properties (painkillers).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have diuretic activity (increase urine passage)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may lower blood sugar levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an antipyretic effect (reduce fever).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an antimicrobial effect 1<\/a>,4<\/a><\/sup>.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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