Patanjali Divya Gulkand Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Warnings

Patanjali Divya Gulkand is Jam like sweet preparation suitable for everyone. It has cooling action, and reduces heat inside the body. It is consumed during summers to reduce heat-related disorders such as epistaxis or nose bleed, excessive thirst, boils, acidity, etc. Eating of Gulkand gives relief in skin irritation, urine, and urinary infections, eye problems (irritation, swelling, watering in eyes), swelling caused by excessive sweating, skin infections, sunburn, constipation, acidity, blood impurities, irregular blood pressure. It is also useful in women disorders such as painful periods, white discharge, excess bleeding, etc.

Gulkand is a traditional medicine from Rose petals. Gulkand is an Arabic word derived from Gul = Rose, and Kand = Sugar. It is very delicious, and give energy to the body, has rejuvenating, cooling, and antioxidant effects. It also gives relief in fatigue, lathery, muscular aches, biliousness itching, and heat-related conditions. Gulkand can be eaten as such or can be added to milkshakes, filling for cakes, pastries, and Paan.

Here is given more about this medicine, such as benefits, indication/therapeutic uses, composition, and dosage.

• Manufacturer: Patanjali Ayurvedic Pvt. Ltd.
• Availability: Online, and at medical stores
• Type of medicine: Classical Medicine
• Main Indication: Heat-related, and excessive Pitta related disorders
• Suitable for: Everyone
• Dosha Effect: Reduces Pitta
• MRP/Price: 400 gram @ Rs 52.00

Patanjali Divya Gulkand Composition

Ingredients present in this formulation are given below:

Know the Ingredients

• The petals from Damascus rose
• Sugar

Traditional Method of Preparation

Traditionally, Gulkand is prepared using the following method:

• Rose petals of Damascus Rose variety flowers are used for Gulkand preparation. The petals are cleaned thoroughly to remove dust, pollen, and nectar.
• The well dried Rose petals are put in a wide-mouthed dry glass jar.
• The rose petals, and sugar are arranged in separate layers, one above the other, to fill up the jar.
• The mouth of the jar is then covered using a fine cotton cloth, and the jar is then kept in open sun for six hours.
• It is taken back indoors at evening, and the contents are stirred, and mildly mashed with a wooden ladle.
• The jar is kept in the sun for about three weeks.
• The heat of the sun melts the sugar, and removes the moisture, and thus the Gulkand is Sun Cooked.
• In about three weeks, the content becomes thick, brownish, concentrated, and jam-like.
• The content is then transferred into an airtight container, and is kept in a cool, and dry place.
• Though Gulkand is now ready, it is best used after two more weeks as it is observed that the essence of rose is felt more after about two weeks of storage.

Ayurvedic Action / Karma

• Anlomna: Anulomna means one which promotes excretions, and favor discharge
• Chakshushya: Good for the eyes
• Hridaya: Affinity for the heart, and benefits blood flow
• Medhya: Improves the intellect
• Raktapittahar: Cures bleeding
• Raktashodhak: Purifies the blood
• Rasayana: Rejuvenative, alternative tonics, prevent or remove the effects of age, increase the vigor of healthy persons, and cure the ailments of the sick.
• Shukrala: Increases semen
• Tridoshahara: Corrects the imbalance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
• Vajikarak: Aphrodisiac are medicines which increase sexual power.
• Virechak: Laxative
• Vrishya: Increases sexual potency, the quantity of semen.

Biomedical Action

• Antacid: Gives relief in hyperacidity.
• Anti-inflammatory: Reducing inflammation by acting on body mechanisms.
• Antioxidant: Neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals, and other substances.
• Antipyretic/antifebrile/febrifuge: Effective against fever.
• Antiscorbutic: Curing or preventing scurvy.
• Aphrodisiac:  Stimulates sexual desire
• Cardiotonic: Tonic for the heart.
• Hemostatic: Checking blood flow.
• Laxative: Tending to stimulate or facilitate the evacuation of the bowels.
• Nutritive: Providing nourishment, nutritious.
• Ophthalmic: Pertaining to the eye.
• Tonic: Restore or improve health or well-being.

Patanjali Divya Gulkand Health Benefits

Due to detoxifying, and blood purifying action, it is beneficial for the skin such as suppurating skin conditions; eczema, psoriasis, urticaria, itching, and irritation.

• It boosts immunity.
• It can help to alleviate PMS symptoms associated with irritability, emotional sensitivity, and heat.
• It gives relief in leucorrhea, and dysmenorrhea.
• It has an antioxidant and rejuvenating action.
• It has aphrodisiac effect.
• It has a calming effect on the emotions, and the heart.
• It has powerful anti-oxidant action.
• It has a refrigerant action.
• It helps in constipation.
• It helps in ulcers of mouth, stomach, and intestines, and inflammation, acidity, enteritis, and heartburn.
• It is a mild laxative, and gives relief in constipation.
• It is a good blood purifier.
• It is a nourishing, and strengthening.
• It is rich in calcium.
• It pacifies Pitta.
• It protects the body from the side-effects of summer heat.
• It reduces body heat, inflammation, and bleeding.
• It relieves stress, and fatigue.
• Its cooling quality can reduce symptoms of high pitta, red tongue tip, agitation, palpitations, and headaches behind the eyes.
• It is useful in diarrhea from heat.

Patanjali Divya Gulkand Therapeutic Uses

• Agitation, palpitations, and headaches during summers
• Bleeding disorders /Raktapitta
• Burning sensation in the body
• Cooling a nourishing tonic
• Diseases of eyes
• Excessive menstrual bleeding, vaginal infections, and inflammation
• High pitta
• Inflamed eyelids
• Inflammatory, and bleeding conditions
• Low immunity
• Menopause with hot flushes
• Suppurating skin conditions, eczema, psoriasis, urticaria, itching, and irritation
• Ulcers, inflammation, acidity, enteritis, and heartburn

Patanjali Divya Gulkand Dosage

• The recommended dosage of medicine is 1-2 teaspoon.
• It should be taken once or twice a day.
• It can be taken during the night with milk for constipation.
• It is to be taken with water.
• Or take as directed by a doctor.

Suggestions

• It is cool in potency, and works in case of excess Pitta, and heat-related disorders.
• It balances Vata- Pitta, and Kapha.
• If symptoms do not improve or worsen, consult a doctor.

Contraindications

• Specific contraindications have not been identified.
• It should not be taken by a diabetic person.

Drug Interactions

• Please maintain a gap of at least an hour between intake of any allopathic drug, and Ayurvedic medicine to avoid drug interaction, if any.
• It may reduce the absorption of iron.

Side-effects of Patanjali Divya Gulkand

There are no known side-effects for this medicine.

Warnings

Do check the list of ingredients, and their contraindications to avoid any side effects.

Storage

• Store in a cool, and dry place in a tightly closed container, protected from light, and moisture.
• Keep bottle cap closed after every use.

FAQs About Patanjali Divya Gulkand

Is it safe to take Patanjali Divya Gulkand?

Yes, it is safe to take Patanjali Divya Gulkand.

What is the Chief Indication of Patanjali Divya Gulkand?

It is taken during Summer Season to protect against heat-related disorders.

What is Effect on Vata-Pitta or Kapha?

Vata, Pitta, and Kapha balancing.

Does it contain non-herbal ingredients?

No.

How long can I take this medicine?

You may take it during the summer season.

What is the Best time to take Patanjali Divya Gulkand?

It should be taken after the meal. Try to take at the same time daily.

Is Patanjali Divya Gulkand a habit-forming medicine?

No.

Is it safe to drive while taking Patanjali Divya Gulkand?

Yes.

Can I take it during periods?

Yes. It will help to reduce symptoms of PMS, and excess bleeding.

Can I take it during pregnancy?

It is cool in potency, and can be taken.

Can a diabetic person take it?

No.

Can I give it to children?

Yes. It is just like Jam.