Jaggery In Ayurvedic Medicines:

Gur is the main component in various ayurvedic medicines, especially in those that are available in the form of tonics and jams (lehyams). In Asava and Arishtas, it is substituted for sugar and is usually mixed with yeast for proper fermentation. Sometimes, jaggery and lime are mixed to seal the vessel mouths where medicines are preserved to prevent the air from getting in.

Health Benefits:

In India, it is a practice to eat a piece of jaggery before stepping out in hot sun especially during peak summers, as it serves as an instant cooler and triggers energy levels. Jaggery water, Gunda Panaka, Bellam Paanakam is a traditional drink, consumed in summer along with buttermilk to beat the heat, to stay hydrated and for balancing electrolytes. According to Ayurveda, this drink mixed with jaggery powder, cardamom and pepper powder not only boosts energy but works as an aphrodisiac.