Panchamrit Prasad: Ayurvedic Significance Of The 5 Ingredients Of This Sacred Food

Panchamrit As Prasad

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Made On Festivals

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Ayurvedic Significance

[{"selector":"#anim-d4b09da0-c088-46d0-ad81-8febb5d31b34 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It is made from 5 ingredients, the Ayurvedic significance of which is as follows. Credits: Canva

1. Milk

[{"selector":"#anim-d12c7ebb-f1c6-406d-9d10-dc11a0ccb546 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Cow milk is thought to have a cooling effect on the body and mind as per Ayurveda. Credits: Canva

2. Curd

[{"selector":"#anim-d4b1259d-657a-4532-b2b1-8255bcfc6d25 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Curd has probiotic properties and improves gut health. Credits: Canva

3. Ghee

[{"selector":"#anim-4f6637db-1a4d-4396-b91b-52e12315e2dd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Ghee has a treasure trove of benefits including but not limited to Vitamins A and E and antioxidants. Credits: Canva

4. Honey

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5. Jaggery

[{"selector":"#anim-e1e25bb0-21e8-4ee2-b5a8-bc1fff831548 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Jaggery symbolises sweetness and has a cooling effect on the body. Credits: Canva

[{"selector":"#anim-eb95ed79-aada-48fd-b96b-6e0ed45f4f26 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Did you know about the Ayurvedic significance of the ingredients? Credits: Canva