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Hibiscus health benefits jaggery not only holds religious importance, but it acts like medicine in many diseases of the body. Knowing its medicinal importance, you can also include it in your routine. Its leaves, flowers and roots are full of all medicinal multiplication. The paste made by grinding its flowers removes facial freckles and pimples. The tea of jaggery flowers also strengthens the uterus.
The tradition of offering jaggery flowers in Ganesh Puja is seen in almost every Hindu house, but do you know that this jaggery plant is also full of many Ayurvedic qualities. Dr. Shobhalal Odichya, a well-known Ayurvedacharya of Udaipur, says that the jaggery not only holds religious importance, but it works like a medicine in many diseases of the body.
Dr. Shobhalal Odichya explains that in Ayurveda, jaggery is known as “Japa Pushp”. It is cold, blood enhancement, forceful and inflammatory. Its leaves, flowers and root have medicinal importance. Especially its flowers have antioxidants, antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties.
Jaggery oil is similar to nectar for hair. This strengthens the roots of the hair and reduces the fall. Facial freckles and pimples can be removed from the paste made by grinding its flowers. Dr. Odichya says that the facepack of jaggery enhances the skin and also reduces the effect of age.
Jaggery is also beneficial for women. Dr. Odichya says that for women who have problems of irregularity or pain in menstruation, jaggery flowers can be beneficial. It also strengthens the uterus.
Jaggery tea helps in controlling high blood pressure. Apart from this, it improves heart health by reducing cholesterol. It contains flavonoids which are beneficial for the heart.
The decoction of jaggery leaves gives relief in stomach pain, acidity and gas problems. Dr. Odichya says that its intake strengthens the digestive system.
Dr. Odichya advises that before using jaggery, the advice of Ayurvedic doctor must be taken. Its tea, paste, oil and decoction can be used in various problems.
