Rose petal | gulqand | گلقند

Gulqand is a sweet preserve of rose  made in Asian countries. It is actually considered medicine in Unani Medicinal System and is primarily known for its cooling properties.  petal uses helps eliminates body heat and provides a soothing and calming effect. Other therapeutic Gulqand benefits include help improve the digestion process, improves eyesight and memory, relieves weakness, and fragility. Gulqand also purifies the blood and resolves itching, inflammation, and redness of the skin.

Rose petal uses for the treatment of gastritis, acidity, and heartburn problems for ages. Rose Petal is a perfect ingredient to help beat the heatstroke since it possesses coolant properties. It was considered as a royal and lavish delicacy in the Indo-Pak subcontinent due to its seasonal nature and grueling cooking process. Gulqand is also used in the preparation of desserts and other sweets.

Gulqand Benefits (Rose Petal)

• Reduces acidity
• Alleviates heat in the tummy
• Treats intestinal ulcers
• Reduces swelling and strengthens the liver
• Improves appetite and digestion
• Good for constipation problems
• Effective for fever
• Improves memory and eyesight
• Removes toxins and purifies the blood
• Relieves weakness and fragility

KEY ACTIONS (Rose Petal)

• Coolant
• Antioxidant
• Antiinflammatory
• Anticancer
• Antidepressant
• Antibacterial
• Antitussive
• Demulcent

KEY CONSTITUENTS OF GULQAND

• Essential oil
• b-damascenone
• b-damascone and
• b-ionone
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Sodium
• Iron
• Copper
• Manganese
• Zinc