New Delhi, June 11 (IANS). Summer is now in full swing. Heat wave is going on and after a long day both body and mind are full of fatigue. In such a situation, traditional and healthy poppy seed syrup is becoming the first choice of many people instead of cold drinks in the market. It is not just a cold drink, but a natural remedy to relax both body and mind.
Khas Sharbat is considered a traditional taste of coolness in the summer season. Its charming aroma, mild sweetness and feeling of coolness fills you with refreshment as soon as you drink it. Khas Sharbat has been popular in every household throughout the country, especially in North India, for centuries. When the sun is scorching outside, a glass of Khus Sharbat instantly reduces the fatigue, irritation and heat of the day.
Khus roots are considered to provide natural cooling effect. Keeping them soaked in water cools the water. It helps in removing heat from inside the body, removes weakness caused by sweating and keeps the mind calm. Even in Ayurveda, poppy seeds have been described as protection from heat and improving digestion. It is safe for everyone from children to the elderly without any side effects.
The method of making poppy seed syrup is also easy. For this, clean the poppy roots thoroughly and soak them in water for two-three hours. Then filter this water and prepare sherbet by adding sugar or jaggery, lemon juice and a little cardamom to it. If you want, you can also add mint or fennel in it. Keeping it in the fridge and drinking it in summer gives double coolness. Instead of readymade sherbet available in the market, home made sherbet is more tasty and beneficial.
According to experts, drinking khus sherbet daily in summer keeps the body temperature balanced, prevents dehydration and relieves fatigue quickly. It not only quenches thirst but is also excellent in taste.
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