Introduction
Rock sugar, those clear sweet crystals, has had a special place in our culture and traditional medicine for years. But did you know that rock sugar is much more than a simple tea sweetener? In Iranian traditional medicine, rock sugar is prescribed for many conditions related to cold body nature because of its warm nature.
1. Treating cold temperament
Many digestive issues, lethargy and joint pains come from an excess of cold in the body. Consuming hot rock sugar, especially with ginger or cinnamon, can quickly balance the body’s nature and restore lost energy.
2. Relieving menstrual pain
One of the most common home remedies for menstrual pain is drinking rock sugar tea. The warm nature of rock sugar helps relax the uterine muscles and reduce painful contractions.
3. Relieving bloating and stomach pain
If you feel heavy or bloated after eating, put a piece of rock sugar in your mouth and suck it, or dissolve it in a little boiling water and drink. This helps digestion and reduces bloating.
4. Strengthening memory
Traditional medicine texts say that moderate consumption of rock sugar can help strengthen memory, especially in older people with weakened mental capacity.
Industrial vs traditional rock sugar
To benefit from rock sugar’s properties, it is important to use a healthy, organic type. Industrial rock sugars that are whitened with chemicals not only lack benefits but can be harmful. Chelesme rock sugars are produced without any chemicals and using traditional methods.