Old Jaggery

पुराणगुडः

Old jaggery (Purana Guda), stored for more than one year, is considered far superior to new jaggery. It is lighter, appetizing, cardiotonic, and acts as a blood purifier. It does not cause the Kapha-increasing effects associated with fresh jaggery. Old jaggery is recommended as a wholesome (Pathya) sweetener for daily use. It is also less likely to promote worm infestation compared to new jaggery. Verses 11-12.

What is Old Jaggery (Purana Guda / पुराणगुड)?

<p>Old jaggery (Purana Guda), stored for more than one year, is considered far superior to new jaggery. It is lighter, appetizing, cardiotonic, and acts as a blood purifier. It does not cause the Kapha-increasing effects associated with fresh jaggery. Old jaggery is recommended as a wholesome (Pathya) sweetener for daily use. It is also less likely to promote worm infestation compared to new jaggery. Verses 11-12.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Hridya (cardiotonic)</li><li>Pathya (wholesome)</li><li>Rochana (appetizing)</li><li>Rakta-shodhaka (blood purifier)</li></ul>

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