Gulkand: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Smita Barode
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Gulkand (prepared with rose petals) can be used as a delicacy in several Indian dishes and soothes the tastebuds with its cooling effect. The Rose plant is a perennial bushy shrub with fragrant flowers and a sweet preserve of rose petals known as gulkand. The scientific name of the rose is Rosa damascena, and it belongs to the family Rosaceae. The major cultivation of roses is widely distributed in Europe, Middle East, North America, and Asia. Rose plants are often grown in houses, parks, and gardens. Rose petals are majorly used in perfumes, medicine, food industry and gulkand is prepared with rose petals only.1,2 Let us discuss gulkand.
Below is the nutritional Components of Gulkand2
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Gulkand may have the following properties:
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The gulkand benefits are given below:
Gulkand may help to relieve pain. Studies on mice showed that plant ingredients like quercetin and kaempferol might be responsible for reducing pain. Antioxidants like flavonoids present in gulkand may be responsible for relieving pain.1 However, further studies are required to know its exact mechanism and effect on humans. You must immediately consult your doctor if you experience unbearable pain for a prolonged period.
The essential oil and flavonoids in rose petals of gulkand may help in the case of seizures. Studies on mice showed that gulkand might delay the start of epileptic seizures (Brain disorder) and decrease the duration of tonic-clonic seizures.1 Further studies on humans are required to know the action of gulkand for seizures. However, if you experience seizures, you must immediately consult your doctor instead of self-medicating.
Gulkand may be used to relieve cough. Studies on guinea pigs showed that gulkand may reduce the cough. Another study showed the relaxant effect of gulkand may fight against cough. However, further studies are required on humans to check the impact of gulkand against cough.1 There is a possibility that a cough can be a symptom of other diseases. Therefore, if you had a cough for several days, you must consult your doctor.
Gulkand may improve heart function. Studies on guinea pigs showed that gulkand might increase the heart rate and contractility of the heart, thereby improving the function of the heart. However, further studies are required to check the effect of gulkand on the human heart.1 If you experience any symptoms related to heart disease or have a history of heart disease, you must immediately consult your doctor.
Gulkand has many plant compounds present in it and the combined effect of several plant compounds in gulkand may additively act against virus replication.1 However, further studies are required to check the effect of gulkand against HIV infections. HIV infection is serious; therefore, you must get diagnosed and get proper treatment instead of self-medicating.
Gulkand may act against bacterial infections due to its essential oil, rose absolute, and hydrosol. It may show anti-bacterial activity against a wide range of bacteria by inhibiting their growth.1 However, further studies are required to check the anti-bacterial activity of gulkand on humans. If you have a bacterial infection, you must consult your doctor instead of treating yourself at home.
Studies on rats showed that gulkand might increase the water content in faeces and increase the frequency of passing stools. Gulkand may help in relieving constipation.1 However, further studies on humans are required to evaluate the effect of gulkand on humans. If you experience constipation for several days, you must consult your doctor and get proper treatment.
Gulkand may reduce swelling due to the presence of vitamin C, an antioxidant. Studies showed that gulkand might reduce swelling by inhibiting the substances in the body that cause inflammation.2 However, further studies are required to check the effect of gulkand on inflammation.
Though studies show the benefits of gulkand in various conditions, these are insufficient, and there is a need for further studies to establish the true extent of the glue and its benefits on human health.
Gulkand is used traditionally to reduce fatigue due to its cooling properties. Gulkand might also be beneficial for conditions like muscular aches, itching, and any conditions where heat is produced.
Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)
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There are several ways you can use gulkand:
You must consult a qualified doctor before taking gulkand or any herbal supplements. Do not discontinue or replace an ongoing treatment of modern medicine with an ayurvedic/herbal preparation without consulting a qualified doctor.
The side effects of gulkand are as follows:
If you experience any adverse reactions to gulkand, immediately contact a doctor or your Ayurvedic physician who has prescribed it to you. They will be able to guide you appropriately for your symptoms.
Gulkand serves various medical benefits. It is believed to be useful for conditions like menstrual discomfort or dysmenorrhoea, and white discharge issues. Gulkand might also be useful as a digestive tonic that will help in improving digestion, and appetite. Additionally, gulkand is known to have properties that will be useful for cleaning blood that might help to clear complexion and might prevent the appearance of boils, acne, and whiteheads.
Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS
There is not enough evidence on the interaction of gulkand with other drugs. Further studies on the interaction of gulkand are required. Therefore, you must consult your doctor if you are on any other medication before consuming gulkand.
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There are several uses of rose gulkand. Gulkand may be used to relieve pain in case of seizures or cough, to improve heart function, fight HIV and bacterial infections, relieve constipation and reduce swelling.1
Gulkand may cause headaches and early greying of hair.3
Yes, gulkand is good for health and may help to use in brain disorders, improve respiratory function, enhance cardiovascular function, fight against HIV, antimicrobial agent, act as an antioxidant and reduce inflammation.1
If you have catarrh (build-up or discharge of mucous in your nose or throat and swelling in the mucous membrane), you must be cautious before consuming gulkand.3 Pregnant and lactating mothers and elderly individuals shall take precautions before having gulkand.
No, studies have not shown the use of gulkand for kidney stones.
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