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It is believed that an Indian physician, Susruta, used #ladoos as an antiseptic to treat his surgical patients.
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It is believed that an Indian physician, Susruta, used #ladoos as an antiseptic to treat his surgical patients.
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In the 4th century BC, he used a concoction of ingredients with nutritional properties like sesame seeds, #jaggery and peanuts to make ladoos that we today fondly call #tilladoo.
The seeds were coated with pure honey, which is known for its antibacterial properties, while jaggery and sesame seeds are considered to have multiple health advantages in Ayurveda, including maintaining blood pressure, indigestion, curing a cold and so on.
Even today, new mothers and pregnant women are given ladoos in rural areas as a means to boost their immunity.
Read more: thebetterindia.com/234619/ladoo-l…
Read more: thebetterindia.com/234619/ladoo-l…
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