“Shringatak” or “Singhara”

This is an Indian fruit which is grown in water. Also called as water chestnut or “Bull Nut” because of its shape. Ayurveda calls it “Shringatak” and in India it is normally called as “Singhara”.

Its nature per Ayurveda:

Ayurveda calls this fruit as “Vrishya”, “Guru”, “ Ruksh” , “Madhu” , “Balya” which means it increases sperm and nourishes other components (Dhatu) of the body  , heavy to digest , increases dryness in the body ,sweet to eat  and gives strength to body. It is also mentioned as “Pragyasthapak” and “Mutral” which means it nourishes brain and increases the amount of urine.

It is cold for the body and fight “Pitta” imbalance which is increased acidity in your body. Its purifies the blood.

Who could benefit from it?

1)   All healthy people.

2)   One who feels too much thirsty even after drinking enough water.

3)   One who is suffering from hyperacidity.

4)   One who is suffering from IBS , malabsorbption , diarrhoea , ulcerative colitis, loose motion etc.

5)   One who bleeds from nose, mouth, sexual organs or bleeds during stool discharge.

6)   Very effective for women who bleed abnormally during cycles or premature bleeding pregnancy.

7)   Males who suffer premature ejaculation.

8)   Who are exposed to heat for long duration like in sun or in front of traditional bakery ovens.

9)   Males who are suffering from erectile dysfunction.

How to use it?

It is mainly available in two forms in market. One is raw and other is flour. It is dried and powdered for other seasons as it is available in winters only. Raw chestnuts can be eaten directly after peeling off the skin. One can also boil the raw nuts in water and eat which really do not have any taste .However porridge can be prepared with the flour in clarified butter. Fry the flour in clarified butter (Ghee) till it turns light brown in color with a cooked aroma. Pour boiling water per the amount of flour and add sugar to taste.