PANCHPORAN (INDIAN FIVE SPICE BLEND) FOR GUT HEALTH: AYURVEDIC REVIEW
Dr. Verity Markhap*, Dr. Aitilin Kharkylliang and Clarity Markhap, Bormaian Sawian, Hunbait I. Lakashiang, Eddie Savio Rymbai, Nickle Umbah and Return Lyngshiang
ABSTRACT
India, the country of spices is known for its unique spice blend practiced since olden era. one such spice is Panch phoron, panch phodan or pancha phutana is a whole spice blend, originating from the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent and used especially in the cuisine of Eastern India and North eastern India, especially in the cuisine of Bhojpur, Mithila, Odisha, Assam, Bengal and Nepal. However, now it is quite commonly used in the rest of the country too. This unique spice blend is almost practiced in daily food preparation for its multiple health benefits. Ayurveda presents various scattered references and concepts in relation to these five herbs, when studied and assessed individually it reveals the importance role of Panch phoron in the maintenance of Gut health.
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