Jaggery (Gud) Benefits & Home Remedies | Nutrition, Uses, and Health Benefits

Jaggery (Gud) Benefits & Home Remedies | Nutrition, Uses, and Health Benefits

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Home Remedies of Jaggery (Gud)

Jaggery (Gud) is a traditional Ayurvedic sweetener packed with iron, minerals, and natural antioxidants. It not only boosts energy but also helps in skin care, digestion, immunity, and overall wellness. Here are some effective home remedies with jaggery for skin, hair, and common health problems:

  • Jaggery for Skin Rejuvenation - Mix neem paste with jaggery and apply it to the face for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off while gently scrubbing. This home remedy gives moisture, glow, and even skin tone naturally.

  • Jaggery for Menstrual Cramps - Roast 2 tablespoons of wheat flour in ghee, add 2 glasses of hot water, 15-20 gm of jaggery, and ½ teaspoon of ajwain seeds. Drink this warm to get relief from period pain and cramps.

  • Jaggery Drink for Weakness - Soak 15 gm of jaggery in 1 glass of water for 4-5 hours. Add lemon juice and rock salt before drinking. This natural energy drink improves weakness and fatigue.

  • Homemade Jaggery Energy Bar - Roast almonds, cashews, raisins, apricots, and walnuts in ghee. Mix with hot, melted jaggery and set in a plate. Once cooled, cut into bars. These jaggery dry fruit energy bars boost stamina and immunity.

  • Jaggery for Anemia - Dilute jaggery in water and mix with buttermilk or curd. Consume once daily to improve iron levels and prevent anemia.

  • Jaggery for Digestion & Detox - Take jaggery with ajwain and dry ginger powder every morning. This acts as a natural remedy for GIT detoxification and indigestion.

  • Jaggery for Cough & Cold - Mix equal parts of jaggery and ginger powder, make small balls, and eat thrice daily. This traditional remedy helps relieve cough, sore throat, and cold.

  • Jaggery for Constipation - Mix 7-8 gm jaggery with 1 teaspoon of ghee or sesame oil. Take it at night with warm water for better digestion and constipation relief.

  • Jaggery for Muscle Cramps - Drink jaggery water mixed with pippalimoola (long pepper root) and/or ginger powder twice daily before meals. It helps reduce muscle pain and cramps naturally.

  • Jaggery Hair Pack for Growth & Shine - Soak amla powder, jaggery, Multani mitti, and sesame oil in an iron vessel for 24 hours. Apply to scalp and hair for stronger hair, faster growth, and natural shine.

  • Herbal Jaggery Tea - Boil water with lemongrass, jaggery, and black pepper. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. This is a healthy alternative to tea and coffee.


  • Nutritional Value of Jaggery (Per 100 gm)


    Calories

    384-385 kcal

    Potassium

    1050 mg

    Calcium

    8-9 gms

    Protein

    17-18 gms

    Sucrose

    60-85 gms

    Glucose

    10-15 gms

    Iron

    11-12 gms

    Magnesium

    70-90 mg


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