Gulkand Benefits: This mouth freshener of Ayurveda provides instant relief from stomach heat to nosebleeds.

As soon as the temperature rises in summer, heat (Pitta Dosha) starts increasing in our body, which causes stomach irritation, acidity and skin related problems. In such a situation, in Ayurveda, Gulkand is considered to be the best and effective medicine to keep the body cool from inside. Gulkand is made up of two words where ‘Gul’ means rose and ‘Kand’ means sweet. This is such a traditional and natural mouth freshener, that as soon as it is consumed, the fresh and moist fragrance of rose spreads in the mouth. Gulkand has a very cooling effect, which immediately gives a feeling of coolness and freshness to the throat and stomach as soon as it is eaten. Let us know why and how you should include Gulkand in your diet this summer season. 5 big benefits of including Gulkand in summer diet 1. Relief from stomach heat and acidity Gulkand is a panacea for calming the heat of the stomach caused by hot sun and spicy food. It helps in eliminating digestive problems like heartburn, sour belching, hyper-acidity and constipation. 2. Relieves stress and brings better sleep Gulkand is very helpful in reducing mental fatigue and stress. The natural aroma of rose and its sweetness calms our nervous system (Aromatherapy Effect). Consuming it every night relaxes the mind and eliminates the problem of insomnia. 3. Protection from nose bleeding and heat wave: During summer, due to sudden increase in body temperature, many people, especially children, start facing the problem of nose bleeding. Gulkand controls the internal temperature of the body and prevents the risk of nosebleeds and heat stroke. 4. Pimples disappear and skin glows. When the heat inside the body cools down, its direct effect is visible on our skin. Gulkand helps in purifying the blood, which reduces pimples on the face and brings natural glow to the skin. 5. Get rid of mouth ulcers and bad breath: Gulkand is rich in anti-bacterial properties. Its strong and fresh fragrance removes bad breath. Apart from this, it is also very effective in healing painful mouth ulcers, burning sensation of the tongue, heaviness/irritation of eyes and inflammation of the throat. Quick Guide to Benefits and Uses of Gulkand How to make traditional Gulkand? (Gulkand Recipe) The method of making Gulkand is based on a completely natural and gas-free ‘Sun-cooked’ process: For this, fresh petals of pure desi pink roses are thoroughly cleaned. Now layering rose petals and powdered sugar or string sugar candy is made in a clean glass jar. The lid of this jar is closed and it is kept in direct sunlight for about 3 to 4 weeks to ripen. Due to the natural heat of the sun, the petals release their juice and together with the sugar candy, they gradually transform into a thick, tasty and aromatic mixture (Gulkand). How to include Gulkand in your daily diet? To take full advantage of Gulkand, you can eat it in these 3 easy ways: With milk: Eat one teaspoon of Gulkand every night before sleeping or in the morning on an empty stomach and drink lukewarm milk on top of it. Refreshing summer drink: In summer, you can prepare a great cooling shake or refreshing drink by mixing it with cold milk, buttermilk, thick curd or vanilla ice cream. Desi Mouth Freshener: Eat it after meals by mixing it with green fennel and a little cardamom, it will work as an excellent and digestive mouth freshener like the taste of betel leaf.