Natural Edible Gum

Gum (gondh) is a natural resin – a tasteless, odorless, viscous water-soluble natural gum got from axle wood tree, called ‘dhoy’ in Hindi and ‘Dhaka’ in Sanskrit. Gond, besides the laddu/laddoo form, is also eaten as a panjiri mixture and used in bakery items, beauty products, fizzy energy drinks, ice creams, etc. Ayurveda has always recognized the wonderful medicinal uses and health benefits of gondh laddu: They build our immunity against cold and seasonal viruses and keep us safe from winter illnesses. These laddus strengthen and nourish the bone tissues as it is rich in calcium, magnesium and also delivers some protein. They help in lubricating the joints and reduce back pain along with other joints pain. Gondh laddus are rich in fat, fiber, and calories, hence given to lactating mothers to build their immunity, to meet the extra calories needed by a new mother while she’s breastfeeding the new-born, and to speed up recovery and provide her with vital nutrients to regain her strength after delivering a child. Gondh is also said to increase the production of breast milk.