Benefits Of Karkidaka Kanji

Karkidaka kanji have a wide range of health benefits and provide management for the improvement of the general health of the individual. According to Ayurveda, it is recommended to have Karkidaka Kanji continuously either for 7 days, 14 days, 21 days, or 28 days for optimum results. The main health benefits are as follow:

• Karkidaka kanji (medicated porridge) is consumed as part of Karkidaka chikitsa during the Malayalam month Karkidakam. The Kanji helps to mitigate the imbalance of Tridoshas and improve the digestive activity of the body.
• The Kanji is prepared with easily digestible cereals, spices, herbs, and fresh plant extracts. It is considered ideal for people with diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, arthritis, obesity, lumbar and cervical spondylosis, etc.
• It has a rich source of carbohydrates, proteins, dietary fibers, vitamins, and minerals. So the Karkidaka kanji will provide immunity for the whole upcoming year and help in regaining strength.
• The presence of Njavara rice acts as a diuretic and boosts immunity. It helps deal with diseases of the bones, digestive disorders, and skin infections. Njavara rice is also used as kizhi (pack) for massages.
• The other important ingredient in Karkidaka kanji is Dasapushpam. These 10 flowers have medicinal properties like antioxidants, diuretics, aid in bowel movement, boost immunity, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory. So it is very effective for treating a variety of ailments.
• The dry ingredients are beneficial for adding flavor and are also said to cool the body, aid digestion, stimulate appetite and treat skin disorders. Fenugreek seeds and garden cress are loaded with vitamins and are storehouses of minerals.
• The presence of Coconut milk extract or paste enhances the flavor and adds fat content to the gruel without extra oil.
• Another important content is Ghee and shallots. Ghee also provides the fat content. Fat aids in the lubrication of our joints. The Shallots add flavor and have cooling properties, which would manage the heat of the body. Their antibacterial property fights against infection and provides energy. .
• It rejuvenates your body during monsoon season. So it treats monsoon-related ailments like fever, cough, arthritis, etc. at bay.
• It is an effective Ayurvedic medicine that removes toxins from the body. It is good for regulating diabetes and cholesterol.

Karkidaka kanji is a medicated porridge made using easily digestible cereals, spices, herbs, and fresh plant extracts. The admiration of Karkidaka kanji provides promising results due to the phytochemical properties and therapeutic values of cereals, spices, and plants used for its preparation. The rejuvenating effect of Karkidaka kanji is a well-established tradition of Kerala. It boosts immunity, treats monsoon-related ailments like fever, cough, arthritis, helps in detoxification, aids digestion, reduces cholesterol, improves bowel movement, etc. It also provides energy to the body.