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In India, Paan or Betel leaf has played an important role since ancient times. The use of Paan was known for centuries for its curative properties. Paan is used as a restorative, an antiseptic, and a breath freshener. The leaves are rich in vitamins like vitamin C, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and carotene and are a great source of calcium. Because of its medicinal and herbal properties, paan plays a very important role in oral hygiene. If you look on the other hand, you see paan has a symbolic value at ceremonies and cultural events in south and Southeast Asia. Paan...

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Munakka or Raisin is basically a variety of dyhydrated or dried grapes. It is treated as extremely healthy in traditional Indian medicine and is often recommended as part of diet to those recovering from chronic illness. It is cooling in nature and is very sweet in taste. Considered as an effective home remedy for many minor health problems, this humble dry fruit is majorly used for garnishing desserts and dishes in India. According to health experts, diabetic patients should not use it without consulting the physician. It has a high amount of natural sugars i.e. sucrose and glucose; which are...

Dry Dates benefits: According to Delhi based Nutritionist Dr. Lokendra Tomar, "dry dates contain less moisture as compared to fresh dates and have a prolonged life span than dates. Dry dates are significantly higher in calories, so if you are looking at losing weight, you should limit your intake. However, they are an excellent source of fiber and protein that help keep your body healthy. Other than that, they are a good source of calcium and vitamin C too." Here are some amazing benefits of dried dates that will compel you to add them in your daily diet. 1. Heart Friendly Dry dates are...

Many of us eat Gulkand when we eat the paan. It is an essential part of the mukhwas that we eat after meals. However, Gulkand can and should be eaten by itself too. There are many health benefits of Gulkand because of the nutritious ingredients in it. It is basically known for its cooling properties. It is also called a natural coolant. Gulkand is essentially considered a medicine in Ayurveda. The Making of Gulkand Gulkand is an easy to prepare delicacy, which can be made at home without much hassle. All that is required are Damask rose petals and sugar. The...