Singhara, or water chestnut, is packed with iron, zinc, fibre, potassium, and magnesium. It helps regulate hormones and relieve period cramps. Tap to read the effective ways to use singhara to improve vaginal health.
Benefits of singhara for females
Singhara is used as a traditional medicine to treat white discharge (leucorrhea). It helps aid heavy menstrual flow and prevents vaginal infections and irritations.
Singhara flour
Grind a fine powder of singhara and the powder to chapatis, soups, and curries. This will soothe vaginal irritation.
Eat raw Singhara
Snack on raw singhara after removing the green skin. It helps provide the fibre that regulates easier bowel movements.
Singhara smoothie
Combine singhara with banana and milk to make a delicious smoothie. Drink this to alleviate muscular cramps.
Singahra and milk
Add one tablespoon of singhara powder to a glass of warm milk or water. Drink this before bedtime to improve vaginal health.
Singhara salad
Add the chopped singhara pieces with other vegetables to your salad and soup bowls. This will add to the crunch and alleviate cramps.
Information credits
This information is taken from nutritionist Shweta Shah's official Instagram account, @shweta_shah_nutritionist. She has more than 30,000 followers.
Conclusion
These are a few effective ways to use singhara to improve vaginal health. However, it is always advisable to consult a gynaecologist in case of vaginal infections.