GOND KATIRA- The gum comes from a thorny shrub . The gum exudes naturally from the roots of the plant and from incisions made in the stem . This is collected and when dried forms crystals of flakes.Benefits of Tragacanth gum are :-
#Heat stroke- It acts as a cooling agent in body,thus preventing us from heat stroke.
#Laxative – It has the qualities of laxative and so it helps in constipation.
#Weakness in men – It helps to cure weakness in men.
#In Pregnancy - Gond Katira ladoos are very beneficial in pregnancy.
# It helps in Urinary incontinence (Involuntary urination)
#It is believed that it might have anti tumor properties & could stimulate immune system.
#NOTE – It has both cooling and heat producing effects . In summer after soaking in water it becomes fluffy and soft . Consuming it in this form in summer helps to cool our body. In winter we use it after frying and grinding . It can be added to many sweets. And then it generates heat in the body.
Method of soaking :- Take only two piece of gond katira and soak it overnight in 1 glass of water. In morning it becomes fluffy and there is increase in the volume of gond katira. Wash it with clean water 2-3 times to remove the impurities .Now it is ready to use .It can be taken both in cold milk and juice.