By Ranita Ray
Khus sharbat, or vetiver juice, is a popular drink. Its green colour comes from its essence, a viscous syrup made from khus grass. This summertime Indian beverage, besides quenching thirst, khus sharbat offers many health benefits.
Khus is a rich source of essential nutrients and vitamins A, B, C and zinc. Its zinc content strengthens the metabolism and builds the body's general strength.
Iron present in khus helps in boosting blood circulation in the body. Additionally, the manganese content aids in regulating blood pressure levels.
The high content of zinc in khus sharbat prevents several eye issues. Due to the cooling properties of khus, this summer drink may decrease the redness in the eye due to excess heat.
The high contents of antioxidants present in khus sharbat help enhance immunity and protect the tissues and organs from free radical damage.
Khus contains contents that cool the body. It helps decrease excessive thirst and the resultant dehydration to a greater extent.
Khus possesses strong anti-inflammatory properties. Khus sharbat medicinal properties help treat inflammation of nerves and other body parts.
The dietary fibre content of khus sharbat smoothens the process of digestion, thereby preventing constipation and bloating.
The oxalates in khus sharbat help absorb extra calcium from the blood, and further help prevent crystallisation and deposit of calcium in the kidneys.
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The iron content of khus increases the flow of oxygen in the blood. Regular consumption of khus sharbat aids in properly functioning the heart.
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Khus, being rich in copper, iodine, calcium, and magnesium, helps maintain the health of the nervous system.
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Khus sharbat has a cooling effect and it helps relieve the burning sensation of the body. Khus also eases bleeding disorders or 'raktapitta'.
Khus sharbat protects bones, fights skin ailments and enhances brain function due to the presence of Vitamin E, Aluminium, and Iron.