Ratanjot improves heart health purify blood increase the taste of food swad ka safarnama

Swad Ka Safarnama: Ratanjot is a spice in Indian kitchen and it is used to give excellent color to the food. The special thing is that it not only creates a different taste in the food, but it is also beneficial for the body. Ratanjot is suitable for the food which has to be given a ‘different kind of red colour’. This is a spice derived from a foreign tree, but it is very useful in some states of India. This spice adds a special flavor to certain types of food.

Special dish of mutton gives color to ‘Roganjosh’

The specialty of Ratanjot tree is that its leaves, fruits, bark to roots are used. All of these are used in different ways. Its bark and roots are used for food. Their taste is considered completely different, somewhat metallic. The color that comes out of these is dark red with a purple color inside, which gives a different color to the food. Earlier, Ratanjot (spice) was used in special dishes of Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal, but now it is being used in those dishes of whole India, which have to give special color to the gravy.

For information, please tell that special color and taste of mutton in Roganjosh comes only because of Ratanjot. It is also used to give special color to roasted chicken. Ratanjot adds a different flavor to Bhatti Chicken made in some big hotels. The famous Lotan Chole-Kulche seller of Old Delhi, whose name is famous all over India, uses Ratanjot to give flavor and color to his chickpeas. Nowadays Ratanjot is earning name for another reason. It is believed that the best class fuel can also be prepared from this.

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Originated in the Mediterranean region and spread throughout the world

Botanists believe that the Ratanjot tree originated in the Mediterranean region. Some food historians say that it is actually a native plant of South America and from there it reached the whole world. In India’s Ayurvedic text ‘Charak Samhita’ written thousands of years ago, its oil is described, in which it is said that this oil is sweet but heavy, it is going to cure diseases like gout, blood, heart disease, flatulence. By the way, according to the book, its use is going to increase the phlegm.

This tree is found in most of the states in India. The special thing is that apart from food in India, the use of Ratanjot is common in Ayurvedic medicines. But in some countries Ratanjot is also used for coloring clothes apart from alcohol, perfume, soap, oil. For this the root of Ratanjot is used.

Keeps heart healthy, cleans blood

Even in the matter of qualities, Ratanjot is not less than anyone. Antioxidant properties are present in it, so its intake strengthens immunity and it protects against diseases related to allergies apart from cold and flu. According to Vaidyaraj Yashwant Jadhav (Ghatkopar, Mumbai), consumption of Ratanjot also proves beneficial in diseases related to the heart. Not only is it an antioxidant, its consumption also keeps the blood clean. That’s why the functioning of the heart remains smooth. It is also beneficial in arthritis.

People who have allergy problems should avoid consuming Ratanjot. image-canva

Ratanjot has anti-inflammatory properties, which is helpful in reducing pain and swelling. It is said in Ayurveda that if its leaves are ground and applied at the place of pain, it gives instant relief. It is also believed that it provides relief in stones. Its decoction is useful for this.

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If you put too much in food, it will spoil the taste.

If Ratanjot oil is applied on the skin, its glow increases. It can also keep wrinkles away for a long time. The reason for this is that anti bacterial properties are also found in it. Grinding its leaves and applying it mixed with coconut oil gets rid of acne. It is also beneficial in tooth and gum pain. It should be kept in mind that it should be used only in a limited way. If it is mixed in excess in the food, then it will make its taste a bit bland. Apart from this, people who have allergy problems, they should also refrain from using it. Its excessive use can also cause acidity problems.

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