Paneer Doda / पनीर डोडा / Paneer Dodi / Withania Coagulans / Paneer phool/ पनीर फूल

What is Paneer flower? Paneer flower is a flower of the Solanaceae family that is found mainly in India, and is used in many Ayurvedic medicines. It is sweet to eat and has sedative and diuretic properties. Apart from this, it is helpful in fighting insomnia, nervousness, asthma and diabetes.

How do they help fight diabetes? Macrobiotic nutritionist and physician Shilpa Arora says that this flower works to heal the beta cells of the pancreas for better utilization of insulin. If taken in small amounts but daily, it can keep blood sugar levels well balanced. However, we must keep in mind that no single diet is sufficient to treat diabetes. For this, you have to avoid biscuits, cookies, bread and other processed foods.

Paneer ke phool is used in diabetes management. Take it in the form of kadha. All you need to do is to take some paneer ke phool and soak them in water for about two hours. Now boil the flowers in the same water in a saucepan to ensure that all the goodness has been extracted from the flower. Strain the water and drink it every day on an empty stomach." One can also use the powder that is available in medical stores.

While paneer ke phool can be used to combat a condition like diabetes, one should remember it is best to team it with exercise and a healthy balanced diet. Consult a doctor or an Ayurvedic expert before switching to this herb for managing diabetes

USES

"It is a herb which is used for diabetic management. It has the abilities of not only regulating the insulin level inside our cells; but also repairs the beta cells of pancreas which are the producers of insulin. In diabetics, beta cells present in islets of langerhans are damaged; hence type-2 diabetics' body is unable to produce insulin, which is why an outer source is required. This is where paneer ke phool or paneer doda comes into play. Take 7-10 pieces of paneer ke phool soaked overnight in water then drink that stock on an empty stomach. We can surely control the insulin levels by drinking this extract and eating the right balanced diet."

A study conducted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) concluded that regular consumption of Withania Coagulans for 30 days significantly improved glycaemic status.

Withania coagulans