Gond katira गोंद कटिरा

Gond Katira is an edible gum or natural resin extracted from the sap of trees. It is also known as tragacanth Gum in english.

This gond is different from the regular gond which is roasted in ghee. Gond Katira swells after soaking in water and looks likes a gel like substance. This gel is added to smoothies, juices, drinks or is added to milk.

Benefits:

1. Soothes the gut
2. Youthful skin
3. Delays skin ageing
4. Promotes bone health
5. Mild laxative
6. Boosts muscle mass
7. Boosts collagen in body.

Recipe: Collagen boosting drink:

• 1 tsp Gond Katira (soaked overnight)
• 1 glass warm water
• 1/2 tsp awla powder OR
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 tsp natural chia seeds
• 1 tsp raw unprocessed honey

Recipe credits : fittofabwithshilpa (instagram channel)