Sharkara — Detailed Properties

शर्कराविस्तारः

Sharkara ('Cheeni' in common parlance) is crystallized sugar obtained through the complete refining process of sugarcane juice. It is lighter and drier than jaggery. The text describes that sugar purifies blood, is cooling, aphrodisiac, and beneficial for the eyes. Old sugar is better than new sugar. Sugar alleviates Pitta and Vata doshas. It is used extensively as a pharmaceutical excipient and sweetener in Ayurvedic medicine. Sugar mixed with water makes a cooling drink (Sharkara Panaka) used in summer and in Pitta conditions. The commentary notes that the Chinese variety of sugar became available in India and was called 'Cheeni' after China. Verse 30.

What is Sharkara (Sugar / चीनी) — Detailed Properties?

<p>Sharkara ('Cheeni' in common parlance) is crystallized sugar obtained through the complete refining process of sugarcane juice. It is lighter and drier than jaggery. The text describes that sugar purifies blood, is cooling, aphrodisiac, and beneficial for the eyes. Old sugar is better than new sugar. Sugar alleviates Pitta and Vata doshas. It is used extensively as a pharmaceutical excipient and sweetener in Ayurvedic medicine. Sugar mixed with water makes a cooling drink (Sharkara Panaka) used in summer and in Pitta conditions. The commentary notes that the Chinese variety of sugar became available in India and was called 'Cheeni' after China. Verse 30.</p>

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