Arhar ke fayde Herbal Arcade
Herbs

Arhar (Tuja)

pigeon pea Introduction of Arhar

What is Arhar? (What is Arhar?)

Today we will talk about a very common kitchen food item, tur (pigeon pea). It is also commonly called tuvar. It is a pulse that is easily found in every house. We all consume it but only as a vegetable or pulse. Pulses are eaten with great fervor everywhere in India.

There are many such elements found in it which are very essential to keep our body completely healthy and it also plays a good and important role in eliminating the effects of diseases.

Not only Aadaki, there are many parts of its plant which are used to cure diseases and due to these properties it is also used as a medicine. So let us today introduce you to Aadaki and its plant and the various benefits it provides.

External appearance (Morphology)

The height of the Aadhakee plant can be 2 to 3 meters. It is a herbaceous plant. Its yellow flowers have red or purple stripes. Its seeds are dicotyledonous. It develops between October and March.

Varieties of Arhar (Tuja) (Arhar ki prajatiya)

  • white arhar
  • red tur

Red pigeon pea is considered more nutritious and better than the white one.

अरहर (आढ़की) के सामान्य नाम Herbal Arcade
Common Names of Arhar (Tuja) Herbal Arcade

Arhar common names

Botanical name (Botanical NameCajanus cajan
English (English)Pigeon pea, Red gram
Hindi (Hindi)pigeon pea, tuar, rahd
Sanskrit (Sanskrit)cork, tuvari, flower-puff, tuvarika
Other (Others)Arhar (Urdu) Heron (Oriya) Tori (Konkani) Rahar (Nepali) Turdal (Gujarati)
Total (Family)Fabaceae

Ayurvedic properties of Arhar (Tuvar) (Arhar ke ayurvedic gun)

Shortcoming (Dosha)     Pacifies cough and pitta, increases pitta
Juice (Taste) sweet
Property (Qualities) Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Semen (Potency) cold
Vipak(Post Digestion Effect) light
Other (Others)burning, skipping
Ayurvedic properties of Arhar Herbal Arcade
Ayurvedic properties of Arhar Herbal Arcade

Medicinal benefits and uses of Arhar (Tuvar) (Arhar ke fayde or upyog)

Pigeon pea for migraine

  • In this disease, the patient's head or one side of the head keeps suffering from pain. In such a case, if two drops of the juice of aadhakee leaves are mixed with milk and put in the nose, then this disease gets relieved.

In eye disorders (Arhar for eyes)

  • If the root of Aadhakki is rubbed in water and applied to the eyes like kajal, then eye diseases are cured.

Turmeric for burning sensation in mouth

  • Making a decoction of Arhar (Arhar) flowers and leaves and gargling with it provides relief from burning sensation in the mouth.

Arhar for mouth ulcers

  • Chewing the leaves of this plant full of medicinal properties provides relief from ulcers.
  • Rinsing with the juice of Arhar (Adhaki) leaves also provides relief in the problem of ulcers.

Arhar for throat swelling

  • Swelling in the throat can be cured by slightly heating the juice of Aadhakki leaves and gargling with it.

Arhar (pigeon pea) is beneficial in chest related diseases

  • Grinding the buds and beans of this plant together and applying it on the chest provides relief from chest related diseases.

Pigeon pea in case of excessive milk secretion from the breasts

  • In this situation, the seeds and leaves of the Aadhakee plant should be powdered and mixed with water and applied on the breasts.

In the problem of hiccups (Arhar for hiccup)

  • By consuming the husk obtained from Aadhakee by placing it in the hookah, one gets quick relief from the problem of hiccups.

In jaundice or kamala (Arhar for jaundice)

  • Jaundice gets cured soon if you drink juice made from Aadhakki leaves, proper amount of rock salt and water every morning.

Arhar for gout

  • Drinking soup made of aadhakee, moong, gram, lentil and moth with ghee helps in relieving arthritis.

Arhar for wound

  • If the juice of Aadhakki leaves is applied on the wound, it helps in healing the wound quickly.

Arhar for swelling

  • If a paste is made from Aadhakki leaves and applied on the swollen area, the swelling gets reduced.
  • By grinding pigeon pea and applying it on the swollen area, swelling goes away quickly.

Pigeon pea to remove opium addiction

  • Drinking juice of Arhar (Adhaki) leaves helps in getting rid of opium intoxication.

Arhar in snake venom

  • Arhar (Adhaki) is also used to eliminate snake venom.

Eliminate constipation (Arhar for constipation)

  • If you are also suffering from constipation for a long time then Tuar or Arhar can help in relieving your constipation.

In heart diseases (Arhar for heart)

  • Consuming Arhar (Tuar pea) balances your blood pressure and it can be used mainly in high blood pressure.

Arhar for anemia

  • Consuming Arhar (Arhar) dal helps in removing anemia i.e. blood deficiency.

Arhar for weight loss

  • Many people try very hard to reduce their weight after it increases but their weight does not reduce. In such a situation, the consumption of pigeon peas (arhar) can prove to be beneficial for you.

Increase energy and immunity (Arhar for energy and immunity)

  • Children choose junk food and fast food when choosing their food. In such a situation, pigeon peas (arhar) is a good way to get sufficient energy and increase the ability to fight diseases.

Arhar for diabetes

  • To cure diabetes, use of Arhar (Arhar) can prove to be very good and beneficial for you.

Prevent cancer (Arhar for cancer)

  • Consumption of Aadhakki is helpful in preventing cancer as well as reducing its symptoms.

Arhar in the problem of excessive sweating

  • If you are also troubled by excessive sweating and the bad odor it causes, then you can get relief from it by consuming aadhakee and applying its paste.

Arhar for piles

  • The consumption of Aadhakki leaves and pulses is quite beneficial in piles or hemorrhoids.

Useful parts (Important parts of Arhar)

  • leaf
  • Seed

Intake quantity (Dosage of Arhar)

  • Juice – as per doctor’s prescription
  • Powder- as per doctor

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