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Rose And Herb Flavoured Sharbat Benefits For Summer

This ruby red coloured, rose flavoured drink is not only known widely for its thirst quenching properties but also for its rich history of origin.

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Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Updated : May 24, 2024 1:00 PM IST

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For centuries, Indians and South Asians have savoured a delicious rose flavoured, ruby red herbal drink. It is not only known for its thirst quenching properties but also for its interesting origin. Its local name is Rooh Afza, an Urdu word meaning, 'a refreshment for the soul.' The story of this drink and its health benefits goes back to the pre-independence era. This pretty ruby red drink was first introduced by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed in 1907. Hakeem was a physician and herbalist from Unnao. According to historical facts, the purpose of creating this drink was to summer ailments like heatstroke, dehydration, heat exhaustion, etc. This drink is famous during the summer months in Delhi. It is also a popular drink served by Muslims during the Ramadan months.

Ingredients

This rose flavoured drink is a herbal drink with very special ingredients. It only contains natural flavours like: rose petals, mint, coriander, watermelon, and other herbs and spices. These are all mixed to create a syrup that is concentrated and can be mixed with water and ice or cold milk. This syrup is not only used in preparing drinks but also as an addition to different types of desserts. However widely famous this drink is, the product found in the shelves if supermarkets may not be as health as you think. This drink is the best if prepared at home with the least amount of artificial sugar, preservatives and other additives.

Health Benefits

What are the health benefits of this age old drink?

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  1. It is known to have rehydrating properties. It is enriched with minerals like sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, Sulphur and phosphorous and all of these combined helps keep the water balance in our body.
  2. It has cooling effects because of the herbs it contains like mint, chicory and other spices.
  3. It contains carbohydrates and sugar which help give your body a boost of energy especially on hot and sultry summer day.
  4. It is known to beneficial for your immune system because of the presence of all the minerals.
  5. It can help you get some relief from stress, anxiety.
  6. It is good for digestion. The essence of rose, mint and spices will help break your food down faster and also keep your gut healthy.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not vetted by an expert. Please consult a dietician before indulging in this drink.

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