Bahi or Safarjal is an ancient fruit with a distinct flavour and several potential health benefits. Bahi dana benefits are astonishing; it may aid in the treatment of digestive disorders, allergies, heart problems and many other diseases. Safarjal or bahi fruit is gaining popularity in Pakistan these days due to its benefits. The importance of the Bahi fruit has been mentioned in various Hadees and has been proven through multiple types of research.
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What is Bahi Dana?
Bahi or Sarfarjal fruit is also referred to as ‘A fruit from Paradise’. Seeds of this fruit called are Bahi Dana; they are called Quince seeds in English. Bahi fruit belongs to the apple family because it has a golden peel and is white from the inside. There are two types of Bahi fruit, one sweet and the other sour.
Bahi is usually not eaten in raw form; instead, it is commonly made into a jam known as Bahi ka murabba. The seeds of this fruit, Bahi dana, benefits are astonishing. The importance of bahi fruit has been mentioned in various Hadees and proven through multiple kinds of research.
List of Bahi Dana Benefits
The top five bahi dana benefits have been listed below:
Prevents Heart Problems
“Hazrat Jabir Bin Abdullah رضي الله عنه says that Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ
وسلم said: “Eat Safarjal (السفرجل) (Quince) because it heals cardiac
problems & removes heaviness from chest: Reference Kanz al-Ummal:
28258.”
Bahi dana benefits for cardiac problems and chest health have been mentioned in many Hadees, similar to those given above. It has been linked to relieving pressure from the chest and healing heart disease.
Research has also proved that the antioxidants in bahi fruit, such as flavanols, help reduce inflammation and protect against chronic diseases like heart disorders. Bahi dana also lowers cholesterol levels in the body and relieves tightness from the chest, which reduces the risk of cardiac diseases like a heart attacks.
Improve Digestive Health
Traditionally, quinces have been used as a digestive medicine to treat numerous stomach disorders. According to recent research, quince extract may protect gut tissue from damage caused by inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis. Bahi dana also treats acid reflux problems caused by GERD. It has also been linked to improving bowel movements, and bahi dana tea can treat loose motions because of the fibre content.
Beneficial in Pregnancy
Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه says Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ
وسلم said, that “Give your pregnant to eat Safarjal (السفرجل) (Quince)
& Hazrat Auf Bin Malik رضي الله عنه adds, it prevents Cardiac Problems
( يجم دالفوءا) & makes the baby son beautiful” (ويحسن الولد ). :
Reference Al-Aasaar: 70 (Abdul Ibn Masood) & Jamia ul Ahadees: 15779
(Auf Bin Malik)
There are many bahi dana benefits for pregnant women. They prevent heart disease in the newborn and provide strength to the mother. Bahi has also proven beneficial for the management of pregnancy symptoms like nausea and vomiting. So, if you are experiencing morning sickness during your pregnancy, bahi dana can be the solution. Safarjal can also treat acidity that commonly occurs during pregnancy.
Improves Immunity
Bahi seeds have many antioxidants and are filled with healthy nutrients that help our body’s defence system. These antioxidants keep the free radicals away, which prevents many chronic diseases. Vitamin C is also present in bahi fruit, which helps our body’s immune system work efficiently by keeping infections and viruses away.
Protects from Allergies and Dry Cough
Bahi dana may help with allergy symptoms by suppressing the activity of specific immune cells that cause allergic reactions. Lemon juice and sarfarjal fruit extract are combined in some allergy medications for the treatment of allergic reactions. Some researchers have also suggested that bahi dana can prevent and treat mild allergic reactions like runny noses and asthma. So, it may be given to people having dry coughs or sore throat as well.
Other Benefits
Some other uses of bahi dana include:
- Beneficial in tuberculosis, anorexia, constipation, cardiac issues, coughs, and colds
- Helps in the treatment of bleeding, diabetes, and injury, as well as the reduction of inflammation
- Functions as an antibiotic and antioxidant
- It is suitable for all seasons and can be eaten in moderation by all
How to Use Bahi Dana?
“Hazrat Anas Bin Malik رضي الله عنه says that Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ
وسلم said, to eat Safarjal (السفرجل) early morning on an empty stomach.
: Reference Kanz al-Ummal: 28259.”
According to this Hadees, eating bahi fruit in the morning before eating anything else for maximum benefit is recommended. You can also make ‘bahi ka murabba’ using safarjal fruit and eat it with chapatis or toasts. Soaking a few grams of bahi dana in water will cause them to rise, which should be taken in the morning before breakfast to treat any given issues. You can also ask a dietitian to recommend the amount of bahi dana you should consume according to your condition.
FAQs
1. How to eat bahi fruit?
Safarjal or Bahi fruit can be eaten raw, or you can also make murabba of bahi. To make bahi murabba, peel and boil bahi fruit slices. Then, make a sugar syrup, add bahi pieces, and cook until it gets thick and becomes a jam.
2. What are the side effects of bahi dana murabba?
Even though bahi dana murabba has multiple benefits for our health, it is still high in calories and sugar. So, overconsumption can cause weight gain and should be used by diabetic patients in low quantities.
3. What are the uses of bahi dana?
Bahi dana is beneficial for heartburn, high cholesterol, heart diseases, cough and asthma, allergy, wound healing, painful joints, and stomach ulcers.
