- Gulkand
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Preparation
Place the rose petals and sugar in layers in a wide-mouthed airtight glass jar. Place this jar in sunlight for 6 hours per day for around 3 to 4 weeks. On alternate days, the contents of the jar should be stirred with a wooden stick. The jar should be kept indoors once done.
Other ingredients, such as silver foil, Praval Pishti,
cardamom seeds, or Pearl Pishti (Muktapishti) can be added to increase the cooling properties of the gulkand.Benefits
The
National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine provides a list of the benefits obtained from eating gulkand [" [http://www.niam.com/corp-web/Gulkandinfo.html Gulkand: Nature's Coolant] ", published on [http://niam.com/ the website] of theNational Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine . Retrieved February 2, 2008.] . This includes reduction of pitta and heat in the body, a reduction in eye inflammation and redness, strengthening of the teeth and gums, and the treatment of acidity. A complete list of benefits is available [http://www.niam.com/corp-web/Gulkandinfo.html on their website] .References
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